MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
42,976 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front An item not tested (Manual)
Front Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)
Nearside Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS
Front Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a) DANGEROUS
Front Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS
Front Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)
Rear Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))
How Reliable is the Honda VFR400R?
Based on 1,657 MOT tests across 262 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G973 UFM is a 1997 Honda VFR400R in Black with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1997 Honda VFR400R models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 38,236 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 VFR400R fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 49 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G973 UFM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Honda VFR400R typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this Honda VFR400R is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was G973 UFM registered?
G973 UFM is a 1997 Honda VFR400R, first registered on 3 October 1997.
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