MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,691 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)
No freeplay on front brake lever
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly kinked (3.2.B3a)
Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Nearside Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a)
Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)
Offside Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a)
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)
Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly kinked (3.2.B3a)
How Reliable is the Honda VFR400R3?
Based on 14,263 MOT tests across 2,029 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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H173 HKL is a 2000 Honda VFR400R3 in Red with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2000 Honda VFR400R3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 32,400 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 H173 HKL, 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 26 years old, this Honda VFR400R3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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H173 HKL is a 2000 Honda VFR400R3, first registered on 7 December 2000.
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