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G379 XWS

1997 Honda VFR400R3

White Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

30,531 mi
Last recorded30,531 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2007
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR400R335,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG379 XWS
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400R3
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2007 30,531 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 30,531 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Offside Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

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

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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G379 XWS is a 1997 Honda VFR400R3 in White with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G379 XWS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G379 XWS registered?

G379 XWS is a 1997 Honda VFR400R3, first registered on 10 March 1997.

Is G379 XWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for G379 XWS shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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