MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
43,778 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
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)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
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)
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
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)
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.
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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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