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H186 CFM

2000 Honda VFR400R3

Red Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

36,932 mi
Last recorded36,932 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Honda VFR400R332,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH186 CFM
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400R3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 36,932 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 36,660 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 36,434 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 36,360 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2018 36,340 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2017 35,423 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 35,404 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 34,543 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 34,319 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 33,771 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 33,228 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 32,808 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 32,604 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Brake pipe likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 26 May 2009 30,526 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 30,506 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 24 Apr 2008 30,506 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 21 Sep 2007 30,432 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 27,664 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

aftermarket exhaust fitted

Fail 15 Jun 2006 27,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside 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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H186 CFM is a 2000 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 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 H186 CFM, 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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H186 CFM is a 2000 Honda VFR400R3, first registered on 15 June 2000.

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