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F572 JHA

1996 Honda VFR400R3

Purple Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,542 mi
Last recorded33,542 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 1996 Honda VFR400R336,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF572 JHA
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400R3
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 33,542 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 33,462 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 33,104 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2012 33,073 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.7.3c)

Nearside Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 32,196 miles

rear brake hose border line

Fail 11 Jul 2011 32,162 miles

Nearside Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Offside Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Brake hose fouling (3.2.B3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2008 27,172 miles

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

petrol cap has slight damage

slight bind on front brake

Fail 20 Mar 2008 27,166 miles

Front Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Fairings so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

petrol cap has slight damage

slight bind on front brake

Pass 21 Aug 2006 25,162 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

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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F572 JHA is a 1996 Honda VFR400R3 in Purple with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Honda VFR400R3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 36,214 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 F572 JHA, 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 30 years old, this Honda VFR400R3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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F572 JHA is a 1996 Honda VFR400R3, first registered on 13 March 1996.

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