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G108 ATR

1997 Honda VFR400R3

White Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

28,819 mi
Last recorded28,819 miles
Recorded on29 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR400R335,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG108 ATR
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400R3
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2013 28,819 miles

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

radiator not mounted

Pass 20 Jun 2012 26,151 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Right hand riders footrest broken

Fail 7 Jun 2012 26,097 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Can't open fuel tank cap but seal not leaking

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

Radiator cap insecure

Right hand riders footrest broken

Coolant leak

Pass 11 May 2011 22,900 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2011 22,900 miles

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2010 18,488 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 18,488 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 13,767 miles

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 8 May 2009 13,767 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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G108 ATR is a 1997 Honda VFR400R3 in White with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1997 Honda VFR400R3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 35,533 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 G108 ATR, 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 29 years old, this Honda VFR400R3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G108 ATR registered?

G108 ATR is a 1997 Honda VFR400R3, first registered on 15 October 1997.

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