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H297 CDM

1998 Honda VFR400R3

White Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

43,419 mi
Last recorded43,419 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR400R335,552 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH297 CDM
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400R3
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 43,419 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 43,131 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 42,238 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 42,014 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 41,571 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 41,455 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 40,190 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 38,642 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 35,605 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2011 35,605 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 30,858 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2009 28,709 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 26,447 miles

Advise handlebar pinch bolts made from alloy not steel.

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 14 May 2008 26,447 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Wheel has an excessively eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Advise handle bar pinch bolts made from alloy not steel.

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 24,082 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 24,081 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

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

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

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

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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H297 CDM is a 1998 Honda VFR400R3 in White with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1998 Honda VFR400R3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 35,552 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 H297 CDM, 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 28 years old, this Honda VFR400R3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H297 CDM is a 1998 Honda VFR400R3, first registered on 26 June 1998.

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