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F453 PNA

1989 Honda VFR400R3

Red Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,311 mi
Last recorded47,311 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Honda VFR400R333,626 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF453 PNA
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400R3
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 47,311 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2016 47,301 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 47,210 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 46,801 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 46,114 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 44,584 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 44,107 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 44,087 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 43,056 miles

Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 11 Nov 2006 43,048 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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F453 PNA is a 1989 Honda VFR400R3 in Red with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1989 Honda VFR400R3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 33,626 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 F453 PNA, 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 37 years old, this Honda VFR400R3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F453 PNA registered?

F453 PNA is a 1989 Honda VFR400R3, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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