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H166 HEW

1991 Honda VFR400R3

Blue Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

37,748 mi
Last recorded37,748 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 1991 Honda VFR400R329,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH166 HEW
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400R3
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 37,748 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 37,713 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 37,680 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 May 2019 37,605 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both legs (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 May 2019 37,590 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both legs (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 May 2018 37,581 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 37,573 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 37,485 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 37,417 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 37,197 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 36,812 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 36,178 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 36,069 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 35,823 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 35,712 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 35,712 miles

Front Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 35,630 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 30,802 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 34,219 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
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H166 HEW is a 1991 Honda VFR400R3 in Blue with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1991 Honda VFR400R3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 29,342 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 H166 HEW, 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 35 years old, this Honda VFR400R3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H166 HEW registered?

H166 HEW is a 1991 Honda VFR400R3, first registered on 3 May 1991.

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