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G470 EKV

1995 Honda VFR400R3

Multi-colour Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,830 mi
Last recorded60,830 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2013
Typical for 1995 Honda VFR400R334,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG470 EKV
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400R3
Year1995
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2013 60,830 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 6 Oct 2012 60,809 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 49,584 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 49,584 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

n/s/r side light not working

rear brake binding slightly

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

several fairing bolts missing

Pass 13 Oct 2010 49,369 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear wheel drag.recomend further investigation.

Pass 7 Aug 2009 48,654 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 44,833 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 44,833 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2007 41,425 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2007 41,425 miles

Front Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Rear Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Rear position lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.1.1b)

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

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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G470 EKV is a 1995 Honda VFR400R3 in Multi-colour with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Honda VFR400R3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 34,088 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 G470 EKV, 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 31 years old, this Honda VFR400R3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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G470 EKV is a 1995 Honda VFR400R3, first registered on 13 April 1995.

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