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G236 SGK

1989 Honda VFR400R3

White Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

51,199 mi
Last recorded51,199 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 1989 Honda VFR400R333,626 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG236 SGK
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400R3
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 51,199 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2017 49,265 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 43,043 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 41,062 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 37,594 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2014 37,557 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 84,798 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 83,310 miles

brake hoses fitted with alloy fittings

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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G236 SGK is a 1989 Honda VFR400R3 in White with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1989 Honda VFR400R3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 33,626 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 G236 SGK, 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 37 years old, this Honda VFR400R3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G236 SGK registered?

G236 SGK is a 1989 Honda VFR400R3, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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