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F478 ECK

2001 Honda VFR400R3

Red Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

43,778 mi
Last recorded43,778 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Honda VFR400R330,073 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF478 ECK
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400R3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2015 43,778 miles

Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 43,487 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 43,290 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 12 Jul 2011 43,290 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 42,405 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 40,227 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 8 May 2009 40,217 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2008 40,165 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

headlamp nearside mainbeam inoperative

Pass 17 Aug 2007 34,050 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 29,652 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 29,652 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2005 29,648 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2005 29,648 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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F478 ECK is a 2001 Honda VFR400R3 in Red with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2001 Honda VFR400R3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 30,073 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 F478 ECK, 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 25 years old, this Honda VFR400R3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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F478 ECK is a 2001 Honda VFR400R3, first registered on 5 July 2001.

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