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H551 PUY

1990 Honda VFR400R3

Blue Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

35,900 mi
Last recorded35,900 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2011
Typical for 1990 Honda VFR400R328,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH551 PUY
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400R3
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2011 35,900 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection (2.1.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 35,900 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2007 35,709 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 35,709 miles

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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H551 PUY is a 1990 Honda VFR400R3 in Blue with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 Honda VFR400R3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 28,750 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 H551 PUY, 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 36 years old, this Honda VFR400R3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of H551 PUY?

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What year was H551 PUY registered?

H551 PUY is a 1990 Honda VFR400R3, first registered on 19 September 1990.

Is H551 PUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for H551 PUY shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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