MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,852 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
offside stop light not working
offside tail light not working
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
offside stop lamp not working
offside tail lamp not working
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
offside stop and tail light not working
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
rear brake binding slightly
Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection (2.1.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
How Reliable is the Honda VFR400R3?
Based on 14,263 MOT tests across 2,029 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G551 AVL is a 1997 Honda VFR400R3 in Multi-colour with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 G551 AVL, 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 G551 AVL registered?
G551 AVL is a 1997 Honda VFR400R3, first registered on 20 August 1997.
Is G551 AVL safe to buy?
The MOT history for G551 AVL shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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