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G646 NVF

1997 Honda VFR400R3

Multi-colour Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

57,436 mi
Last recorded57,436 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR400R335,533 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG646 NVF
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400R3
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 57,436 miles

coolant leak

Pass 22 Jun 2024 57,043 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 56,811 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 56,401 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 56,192 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 55,690 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 55,189 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 54,903 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 54,119 miles

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

rear suspension joint dry and creaking

Pass 30 Jun 2014 53,632 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 52,798 miles

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

Front brake binding slightly

Front tyre starting to perish

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

Suspension creeking slightly

Fail 18 Jun 2013 52,777 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Front brake binding slightly

Front tyre starting to perish

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

Suspension creeking slightly

Pass 23 Jun 2012 51,955 miles

rear suspension has slight play

Fail 16 Jun 2012 51,924 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

rear suspension has slight play

Pass 18 Jun 2011 50,959 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 49,954 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 49,954 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

front discs slightly worn

Pass 27 Jun 2009 48,786 miles

fairing damaged

Pass 7 Jun 2008 46,965 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 46,965 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2007 45,158 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 45,062 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

slight roughness to front wheel bearing † †front tyre worn on o/s edge

Pass 18 May 2006 43,111 miles

slight leak on n/s front fork seal †front tyre near legal limits †

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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G646 NVF is a 1997 Honda VFR400R3 in Multi-colour with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 G646 NVF, 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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G646 NVF is a 1997 Honda VFR400R3, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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