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F335 THW

1998 Honda VFR400R3

Black Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,030 mi
Last recorded30,030 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR400R335,552 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF335 THW
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400R3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 30,030 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 30,019 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 28,937 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 28,099 miles

Chain guard slightly loose but unlikely to impede rear wheel

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 27,793 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 26,041 miles

Drive chain has tight spot

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 25,086 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear tyre under inflated causing drag on roller brake test

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 20 Aug 2012 25,086 miles

Front Brake hose fouling (3.2.B3b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear tyre under inflated causing drag on roller brake test

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection (2.1.2c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 24,829 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 24,784 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 16 Dec 2006 22,228 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 13,837 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VFR400R3?

Based on 14,263 MOT tests across 2,029 vehicles.

79.0%
Pass Rate
438
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
2,029
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 290
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 270
reflector on motorcycle missing 269
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 254
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 202
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F335 THW is a 1998 Honda VFR400R3 in Black with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Honda VFR400R3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 35,552 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda VFR400R3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 290 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F335 THW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR400R3 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 28 years old, this Honda VFR400R3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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F335 THW is a 1998 Honda VFR400R3, first registered on 21 May 1998.

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