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F933 AEL

1998 Honda VFR400R3

Multi-colour Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

27,058 mi
Last recorded27,058 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR400R335,552 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF933 AEL
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400R3
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 27,058 miles

l/h fork leg misting of oil

Fail 13 Aug 2019 27,058 miles

Rear Brake caliper insecure (1.1.16 (c) (i))

l/h fork leg misting of oil

Pass 23 Jun 2018 26,571 miles

Mudguard insecure ()

oil leak

Fail 15 Jun 2018 26,571 miles

Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort front discs (1.2.1 (e))

Brake pedal insecure nut and bolt clevis pin required (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Handlebar restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Mudguard insecure ()

oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2011 26,282 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 26,276 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 26,144 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 26,134 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2007 25,572 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 25,397 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 25,397 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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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F933 AEL is a 1998 Honda VFR400R3 in Multi-colour with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 F933 AEL, 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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What year was F933 AEL registered?

F933 AEL is a 1998 Honda VFR400R3, first registered on 5 June 1998.

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