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G976 RYB

1990 Honda VFR400R3

Multi-colour Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

70,289 mi
Last recorded70,289 miles
Recorded on18 May 2024
Typical for 1990 Honda VFR400R328,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG976 RYB
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400R3
Year1990
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 May 2024 70,289 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2023 69,826 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2023 69,826 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2022 68,622 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2022 68,622 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 May 2021 68,076 miles

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))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perishing! (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 6 May 2021 68,076 miles

Front Steering operation linkage fouling when handlebars turned from lock to lock Hydraulic brake pipes catching on speedo on lock to lock! (2.1.4 (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))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perishing! (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 66,905 miles

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

Headrace bearings slightly notchy!

Pass 23 May 2018 65,679 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 May 2018 65,679 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 62,623 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 62,623 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 60,250 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 2 May 2015 58,860 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 2 May 2015 58,860 miles

Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 31 May 2014 55,753 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 55,539 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front brake hoses are anodized!

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

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

Rear number plate slightly damaged!

Fail 5 Nov 2012 55,539 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front brake hoses are anodized!

Indicator switch does not operate the direction indicators on the side selected (1.5.4)

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

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

Rear number plate slightly damaged!

Pass 5 Jul 2011 55,207 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake component has been modified. (3.1.5)

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

Rear number plate small crack!

Fail 4 Jul 2011 55,207 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.7.3c) DANGEROUS

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake component has been modified. (3.1.5)

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

Rear number plate small crack!

Fail 10 Feb 2010 52,762 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 52,762 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 52,546 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 50,859 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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G976 RYB is a 1990 Honda VFR400R3 in Multi-colour with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G976 RYB, 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 G976 RYB registered?

G976 RYB is a 1990 Honda VFR400R3, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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