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H207 HEC

1991 Honda VFR400R3

Black Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,024 mi
Last recorded34,024 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1991 Honda VFR400R329,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH207 HEC
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400R3
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 34,024 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 33,534 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2017 32,507 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 32,507 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 32,109 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 32,084 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 30,652 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 30,652 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 3 May 2014 28,948 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2014 28,914 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 27,676 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 27,632 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

fairing missing.

Pass 9 Sep 2011 38,689 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 38,689 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 38,422 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 37,838 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 36,676 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 28,539 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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H207 HEC is a 1991 Honda VFR400R3 in Black with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 H207 HEC, 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 H207 HEC registered?

H207 HEC is a 1991 Honda VFR400R3, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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