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G588 HOB

1990 Honda VFR400R3

Blue Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

41,951 mi
Last recorded41,951 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Honda VFR400R328,750 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG588 HOB
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400R3
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 41,951 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 41,123 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 39,095 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 37,865 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 37,312 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 36,870 miles

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Fail 20 Jan 2016 36,868 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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Pass 9 Aug 2014 35,554 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 31,870 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 29,865 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 29,865 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 29,627 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 29,164 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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G588 HOB is a 1990 Honda VFR400R3 in Blue with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G588 HOB, 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 G588 HOB registered?

G588 HOB is a 1990 Honda VFR400R3, first registered on 22 February 1990.

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