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H36 HPH

1991 Honda VFR400R3

Black Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

50,061 mi
Last recorded50,061 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Honda VFR400R329,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH36 HPH
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400R3
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 50,061 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Lower Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2025 50,056 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Does not operate with rear brake. (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Front wheel bearings slightly rough when spinning wheel.

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Lower Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 49,317 miles

BOTH MISSING IN FRONT MUDGRADE

Central Rear REAR SEAT MISSING

FRONT TO REAR WHEEL OUT OFF ALINMENT BY 7 MM

Fail 25 Jul 2024 49,315 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

BOTH MISSING IN FRONT MUDGRADE

Central Rear REAR SEAT MISSING

FRONT TO REAR WHEEL OUT OFF ALINMENT BY 7 MM

Pass 15 May 2023 48,686 miles

Central Rear Nail in tyre ()

Central Rear play in rear wheel bearing

Nearside Front crack in headlight

No indicator on dash when indicating right

no rear seat

Fail 3 May 2023 48,661 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp not working when rear brake is aplyed (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Nail in tyre ()

Central Rear play in rear wheel bearing

Nearside Front crack in headlight

No indicator on dash when indicating right

no rear seat

Pass 27 Apr 2022 47,751 miles

rear seat and foot pigs missing

Pass 4 May 2021 47,684 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Left lens has minor damage (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pillion seat not fitted

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear damper external mounted canister securing straps corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2021 47,682 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Left lens has minor damage (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pillion seat not fitted

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear damper external mounted canister securing straps corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2020 47,380 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 46,427 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 45,570 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 44,189 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 16 Mar 2015 41,978 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 41,978 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 41,648 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 40,400 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 40,400 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 39,170 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 37,917 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 37,917 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 36,723 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 35,565 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 21 Feb 2009 35,565 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 34,097 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 6 Oct 2007 34,046 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

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
Full Honda VFR400R3 reliability report

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H36 HPH is a 1991 Honda VFR400R3 in Black with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 1991 Honda VFR400R3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 29,342 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 H36 HPH, 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 35 years old, this Honda VFR400R3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H36 HPH is a 1991 Honda VFR400R3, first registered on 13 May 1991.

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