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H133 WAH

1998 Honda VFR400R3

White Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,818 mi
Last recorded38,818 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR400R335,552 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH133 WAH
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400R3
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 38,818 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2025 38,816 miles

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected (2.2.2 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

All direction indicators light intensity reduced all (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2022 33,126 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 36,105 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 34,393 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 34,393 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 32,698 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 323,047 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2009 32,047 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 31,560 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

only one brake light illuminates when brake applied

riders seat slightly loose

Pass 7 Sep 2006 31,523 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 31,523 miles

Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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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H133 WAH is a 1998 Honda VFR400R3 in White with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H133 WAH, 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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What year was H133 WAH registered?

H133 WAH is a 1998 Honda VFR400R3, first registered on 11 June 1998.

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