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G454 SBV

2001 Honda VFR400R3

Blue Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,817 mi
Last recorded26,817 miles
Recorded on22 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Honda VFR400R330,073 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG454 SBV
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400R3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 May 2013 26,817 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 22 May 2013 26,817 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 26,799 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 26,189 miles

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 25,428 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 24,233 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2007 24,233 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 21,282 miles

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

rh headlamp slightly discoloured

Fail 29 Nov 2006 21,282 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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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G454 SBV is a 2001 Honda VFR400R3 in Blue with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Honda VFR400R3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 30,073 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 G454 SBV, 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 25 years old, this Honda VFR400R3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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G454 SBV is a 2001 Honda VFR400R3, first registered on 9 July 2001.

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