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H652 NJM

1997 Honda VFR400R3

Orange Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

23,371 mi
Last recorded23,371 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR400R335,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH652 NJM
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400R3
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 23,371 miles

Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Front (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 23,349 miles

Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort Front (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm Rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 43,435 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 May 2018 23,943 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering movement slightly rough. with wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 23,943 miles

Front Direction indicator insecure both (1.5.3b)

Fuel system component insecure tank (7.2.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Throttle operating incorrectly grip insecure (6.2.1f)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp one goes out when brake applied (1.1.3b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired one stop light not working. (1.3.3a)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 14,542 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2017 14,542 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Rear Footrest missing Both (6.2.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 9,510 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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H652 NJM is a 1997 Honda VFR400R3 in Orange with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 H652 NJM, 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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What year was H652 NJM registered?

H652 NJM is a 1997 Honda VFR400R3, first registered on 1 April 1997.

Is H652 NJM safe to buy?

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