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F501 PNA

1997 Honda VFR400R3

Red Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,705 mi
Last recorded16,705 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR400R335,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF501 PNA
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400R3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 24 Sep 2016 16,705 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 16,515 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 15,983 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 15,827 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 15,368 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 15,012 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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F501 PNA is a 1997 Honda VFR400R3 in Red with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F501 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 29 years old, this Honda VFR400R3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F501 PNA registered?

F501 PNA is a 1997 Honda VFR400R3, first registered on 20 January 1997.

Is F501 PNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F501 PNA shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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