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H271 AGF

1997 Honda VFR400R3

Blue Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

49,272 mi
Last recorded49,272 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR400R335,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH271 AGF
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400R3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2016 49,272 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 48,930 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 48,356 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 47,360 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 47,333 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 47,315 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2008 47,315 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 31 Mar 2007 47,296 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 47,296 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 42,413 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 42,413 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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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H271 AGF is a 1997 Honda VFR400R3 in Blue with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 H271 AGF, 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 H271 AGF registered?

H271 AGF is a 1997 Honda VFR400R3, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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The MOT history for H271 AGF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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