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G35 ATR

1997 Honda VFR400R3

Multi-colour Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,960 mi
Last recorded42,960 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR400R335,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG35 ATR
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400R3
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 42,960 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 42,465 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 41,838 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2020 41,229 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 41,111 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2018 39,343 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2018 39,343 miles

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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 7 Nov 2016 38,997 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 37,150 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 36,530 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 35,524 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

chain clip link not recommended for road use

forks soft

nsf brake disc runs hotter than osf

Fail 10 Jul 2013 35,524 miles

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

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

chain clip link not recommended for road use

forks soft

nsf brake disc runs hotter than osf

Fail 2 May 2013 35,501 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Decelerometer brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.E1d) DANGEROUS

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 35,171 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 33,092 miles

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

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

Throttle not returning on full lock

Fail 18 Aug 2010 33,092 miles

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

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

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

L/H side light not illuminating

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

Throttle not returning on full lock

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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G35 ATR is a 1997 Honda VFR400R3 in Multi-colour with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G35 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 G35 ATR registered?

G35 ATR is a 1997 Honda VFR400R3, first registered on 14 August 1997.

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