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F52 JWD

1998 Honda VFR400R3

Multi-colour Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

43,259 mi
Last recorded43,259 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2024
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR400R335,552 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF52 JWD
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400R3
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2024 43,259 miles

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 13 Jul 2023 43,189 miles

Nearside Front Brake caliper leaking brake fluid leak at banjo area (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Footrest insecure footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork seal leaking excessively (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect headlamp pattern very poor ( looks as if bulb not fitted correctly) (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake caliper leaking rear calliper has bad fluid leak (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding rear brake binding excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 15kg fluctuation on tester (1.2.1 (e))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim wheel rim has several buckles but just within tolerance (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 10kg fluctuation on tester (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust noisy exhaust noisy (no baffle fitted) (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play bearing have free play but not yet excessive (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Mudguard insecure front mudguard insecure ()

Pass 9 Jul 2021 42,981 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 42,875 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 42,212 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 39,827 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 50,101 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables (2.1.2c)

Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2011 50,039 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 49,221 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 48,053 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 48,049 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 17,718 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 47,718 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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F52 JWD is a 1998 Honda VFR400R3 in Multi-colour with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1998 Honda VFR400R3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 35,552 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 F52 JWD, 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 28 years old, this Honda VFR400R3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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F52 JWD is a 1998 Honda VFR400R3, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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