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G786 WKJ

1997 Honda VFR400R3

Silver Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,556 mi
Last recorded28,556 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR400R335,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG786 WKJ
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400R3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 28,556 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 37,708 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 36,694 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 3,665 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 35,832 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2011 35,832 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 35,472 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 30,909 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 22,773 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 22,766 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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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G786 WKJ is a 1997 Honda VFR400R3 in Silver with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G786 WKJ, 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 G786 WKJ registered?

G786 WKJ is a 1997 Honda VFR400R3, first registered on 4 June 1997.

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