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G669 HFS

1990 Honda VFR400R3

Multi-colour Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

50,459 mi
Last recorded50,459 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Honda VFR400R328,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG669 HFS
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400R3
Year1990
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 50,459 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust clamp loose and broken

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread under 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 49,634 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 49,634 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 48,468 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 48,468 miles

Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 47,853 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 47,853 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 47,279 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 46,578 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 46,578 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 46,565 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake component insecure (1.1.21 (c))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 45,903 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Central Front Upper Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 45,903 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Central Front Upper Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 43,843 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very slight (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 43,734 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2016 43,540 miles

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded Rear brake union on pipe (3.1.5)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake Slight binding (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 41,715 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 39,485 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake component cracked but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 31,535 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 31,535 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.3)

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

rear disc runout not tested

rear wheel bearings not tested

rear wheel runout not tested

Fail 13 Oct 2011 31,513 miles

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 15 Oct 2010 23,991 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 23,991 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 21,130 miles

cracking on side wall of front tyre

rear hub has signs of corrosion where rear sprocket is bolted on.

Fail 27 Aug 2009 21,129 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b)

Fail 11 Apr 2009 21,117 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 17,647 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2007 17,648 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

clutch cable obscuring speedo

rear tyre soft

Pass 26 May 2006 17,648 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
Full Honda VFR400R3 reliability report

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G669 HFS is a 1990 Honda VFR400R3 in Multi-colour with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 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 G669 HFS, 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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G669 HFS is a 1990 Honda VFR400R3, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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