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G148 YBU

2000 Honda VFR400R3

Multi-colour Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,593 mi
Last recorded84,593 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Honda VFR400R332,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG148 YBU
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400R3
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 84,593 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 84,593 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp not working rear control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 84,575 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 79,960 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2017 79,906 miles

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

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 74,536 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 69,814 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 52,222 miles

Rear Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 50,219 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 46,108 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 44,725 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 37,797 miles

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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G148 YBU is a 2000 Honda VFR400R3 in Multi-colour with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2000 Honda VFR400R3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 32,400 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 G148 YBU, 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 26 years old, this Honda VFR400R3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G148 YBU registered?

G148 YBU is a 2000 Honda VFR400R3, first registered on 7 January 2000.

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