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H120 JEC

1998 Honda VFR400R3

Red Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

56,953 mi
Last recorded56,953 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR400R335,552 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH120 JEC
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400R3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 56,953 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 56,699 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 30 Apr 2022 56,699 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 18 May 2019 55,660 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2018 55,420 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 54,611 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2017 54,611 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 54,151 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 54,151 miles

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Fail 2 May 2015 53,667 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 2 May 2015 53,667 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 52,911 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 52,156 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 50,960 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 48,863 miles

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 19 Jul 2010 48,863 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 46,278 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 46,278 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 46,030 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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H120 JEC is a 1998 Honda VFR400R3 in Red with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1998 Honda VFR400R3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 35,552 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 H120 JEC, 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 28 years old, this Honda VFR400R3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H120 JEC is a 1998 Honda VFR400R3, first registered on 6 October 1998.

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