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H343 HKL

2001 Honda VFR400R3

Multi-colour Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

34,784 mi
Last recorded34,784 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Honda VFR400R330,073 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH343 HKL
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400R3
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2020 34,784 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 34,784 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 8 May 2019 34,784 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2015 32,760 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 32,722 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt missing (2.1.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 32,722 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2014 32,722 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 32,722 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 32,722 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 32,722 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 32,722 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 27,419 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 27,364 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

indicator tell tale lamp not working

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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H343 HKL is a 2001 Honda VFR400R3 in Multi-colour with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2001 Honda VFR400R3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 30,073 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 H343 HKL, 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 25 years old, this Honda VFR400R3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H343 HKL registered?

H343 HKL is a 2001 Honda VFR400R3, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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