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H135 EGD

1997 Honda VFR400R3

White Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

19,990 mi
Last recorded19,990 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR400R335,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH135 EGD
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400R3
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 19,990 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 19,990 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 19,990 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 19,566 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 19,566 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 18,908 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 18,908 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 18,200 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 18,097 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 17,509 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 17,406 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

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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H135 EGD is a 1997 Honda VFR400R3 in White with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1997 Honda VFR400R3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 35,533 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 H135 EGD, 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 29 years old, this Honda VFR400R3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H135 EGD registered?

H135 EGD is a 1997 Honda VFR400R3, first registered on 9 June 1997.

Is H135 EGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for H135 EGD shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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