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G571 EDD

1996 Honda VFR400R3

Multi-colour Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

37,941 mi
Last recorded37,941 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda VFR400R336,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG571 EDD
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400R3
Year1996
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 37,941 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 37,744 miles

Offside Front Riders footrest slight deformed/bent.

Fail 10 Jun 2024 37,744 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Riders footrest slight deformed/bent.

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 37,169 miles

Front position lamps disconected

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 May 2022 37,150 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 36,386 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 35,994 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 35,715 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 35,183 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 35,183 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2017 34,792 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 34,792 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 34,792 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Pass 13 May 2016 33,443 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

rear brake slightly binding

Fail 13 May 2016 33,443 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

rear brake slightly binding

Fail 18 May 2015 33,080 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2015 33,080 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 32,722 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2009 32,722 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 31,469 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2008 31,469 miles

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 299,602 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 29,144 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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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G571 EDD is a 1996 Honda VFR400R3 in Multi-colour with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1996 Honda VFR400R3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 36,214 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 G571 EDD, 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 30 years old, this Honda VFR400R3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G571 EDD registered?

G571 EDD is a 1996 Honda VFR400R3, first registered on 21 June 1996.

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