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G973 UFM

1997 Honda VFR400R

Black Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,976 mi
Last recorded42,976 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR400R38,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG973 UFM
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400R
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 42,976 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 42,669 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2021 42,241 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 42,222 miles

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))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 41,929 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 41,423 miles

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))

Pass 15 Feb 2007 35,110 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 35,110 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2006 35,110 miles

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.

78.6%
Pass Rate
584
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
262
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 49
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 47
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 44
reflector on motorcycle missing 38
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 35
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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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G973 UFM is a 1997 Honda VFR400R, first registered on 3 October 1997.

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