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F406 OUD

1997 Honda VFR400R3

Black Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

37,535 mi
Last recorded37,535 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR400R335,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF406 OUD
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400R3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 37,535 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 37,526 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 37,468 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 37,405 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 37,291 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 37,281 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 36,488 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 35,953 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 35,270 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 34,912 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 34,519 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

advise rear brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Oct 2011 34,205 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 33,787 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 33,775 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 33,622 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 33,037 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 32,773 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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F406 OUD is a 1997 Honda VFR400R3 in Black with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 1997 Honda VFR400R3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 35,533 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 F406 OUD, 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 29 years old, this Honda VFR400R3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F406 OUD registered?

F406 OUD is a 1997 Honda VFR400R3, first registered on 26 November 1997.

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