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G19 VFR

1997 Honda VFR400R3

Yellow Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,537 mi
Last recorded40,537 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR400R335,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG19 VFR
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400R3
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 40,537 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 40,519 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2023 36,560 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2020 36,437 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 36,132 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 36,118 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front wheel bearings not tested due to binding brake.

Pass 7 Sep 2017 33,971 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 31,835 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 29,210 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 29,209 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 20,423 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 20,335 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 12,161 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 12,109 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 31 Jul 2010 11,988 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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 18 Jul 2009 11,055 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 9,479 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 5,389 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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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G19 VFR is a 1997 Honda VFR400R3 in Yellow with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G19 VFR, 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 G19 VFR registered?

G19 VFR is a 1997 Honda VFR400R3, first registered on 3 September 1997.

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The MOT history for G19 VFR shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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