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G787 NCL

1990 Honda VFR400R3

Blue Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

57,110 mi
Last recorded57,110 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Honda VFR400R328,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG787 NCL
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400R3
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 57,110 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 57,083 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 57,082 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2022 57,032 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2022 57,032 miles

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2021 56,960 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 56,920 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 56,882 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 56,824 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 56,741 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 56,497 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

brake pedal anti slip missing

Fail 23 Aug 2013 56,492 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Drive chain lightly rubbing (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

front tyre slightly perished

rear brake anti slip missing

Pass 2 Feb 2009 55,487 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 55,481 miles

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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G787 NCL is a 1990 Honda VFR400R3 in Blue with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 G787 NCL, 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 G787 NCL registered?

G787 NCL is a 1990 Honda VFR400R3, first registered on 28 June 1990.

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