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F849 KAO

1995 Honda VFR400R3

Multi-colour Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

28,441 mi
Last recorded28,441 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Honda VFR400R334,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF849 KAO
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400R3
Year1995
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 28,441 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2026 28,441 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 25,865 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 23,286 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 22,653 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 20,646 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 19,052 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 17,202 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Jun 2012 17,190 miles

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

anodised brake parts fitted on rear caliper advised to change

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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F849 KAO is a 1995 Honda VFR400R3 in Multi-colour with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1995 Honda VFR400R3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 34,088 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 F849 KAO, 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 31 years old, this Honda VFR400R3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F849 KAO registered?

F849 KAO is a 1995 Honda VFR400R3, first registered on 24 April 1995.

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