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G100 NVF

1996 Honda VFR400R3

Black Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

54,781 mi
Last recorded54,781 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2020
Typical for 1996 Honda VFR400R336,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG100 NVF
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400R3
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2020 54,781 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable Steering obstructed by fairing frame lock to lock (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2020 54,750 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable Bars fouling on frame left side (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear All direction indicators light intensity reduced All lamps poor effort (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 6 May 2020 54,689 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable Bars fouling on frame left side (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Excessively Aged perished/cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Rear All direction indicators light intensity reduced All lamps poor effort (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2016 7,242 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 7,242 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 5,275 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 5,275 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 21 May 2014 48,036 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2013 1,324 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 54,453 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 47,876 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 42,432 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 41,302 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 41,221 miles

Nearside Steering lock stop maladjusted (2.1.3)

Offside Steering lock stop maladjusted (2.1.3)

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

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

Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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
Full Honda VFR400R3 reliability report

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G100 NVF is a 1996 Honda VFR400R3 in Black with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 G100 NVF, 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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G100 NVF is a 1996 Honda VFR400R3, first registered on 1 June 1996.

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