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G392 SGH

1990 Honda VFR400R3

Red Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

51,728 mi
Last recorded51,728 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Honda VFR400R328,750 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG392 SGH
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400R3
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 51,728 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 51,560 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 51,360 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 51,204 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 50,511 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 50,008 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 50,008 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 49,432 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 48,843 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 48,843 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 48,843 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 48,256 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 48,256 miles

Central Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2017 47,578 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2017 47,578 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 27 May 2016 47,368 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 30 May 2015 46,449 miles

twist grips causing tightness on throttle control

Pass 31 May 2014 46,155 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 46,155 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 31 May 2013 45,969 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 45,969 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 9 Jun 2012 45,626 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 45,200 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 45,200 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2010 44,409 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 44,191 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 14 May 2008 43,506 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 43,506 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2007 43,095 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 42,448 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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G392 SGH is a 1990 Honda VFR400R3 in Red with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1990 Honda VFR400R3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 28,750 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 G392 SGH, 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 36 years old, this Honda VFR400R3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G392 SGH registered?

G392 SGH is a 1990 Honda VFR400R3, first registered on 10 July 1990.

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