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H253 FNV

1997 Honda VFR400R3

Blue Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,829 mi
Last recorded64,829 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR400R335,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH253 FNV
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400R3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 64,829 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 63,629 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 62,792 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 60,712 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 59,095 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 58,495 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 57,482 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 56,424 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 55,739 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 55,160 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 55,160 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 53,653 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

one rear light does not illuminate when switched on

Fail 25 Mar 2011 53,653 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

one rear light does not illuminate when switched on

Pass 12 Mar 2010 51,306 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 48,818 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 14,371 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 14,371 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 38,340 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.2c)

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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H253 FNV is a 1997 Honda VFR400R3 in Blue with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H253 FNV, 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 H253 FNV registered?

H253 FNV is a 1997 Honda VFR400R3, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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The MOT history for H253 FNV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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