MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
60,480 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)
Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)
How Reliable is the Honda VFR400R3?
Based on 14,263 MOT tests across 2,029 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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H285 EAE is a 1997 Honda VFR400R3 in Silver with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 H285 EAE, 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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How do I check the history of H285 EAE?
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What year was H285 EAE registered?
H285 EAE is a 1997 Honda VFR400R3, first registered on 11 August 1997.
Is H285 EAE safe to buy?
The MOT history for H285 EAE shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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