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H738 PBR

1990 Honda VFR400R3

Red Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

34,461 mi
Last recorded34,461 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 1990 Honda VFR400R328,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH738 PBR
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400R3
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 34,461 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 34,455 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp not working front brake lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 34,168 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 33,055 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 33,055 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 31 May 2016 31,654 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 29,283 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 26,303 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 24,934 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 24,934 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 24,818 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 24,622 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 23,707 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 22,422 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 22,128 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 20 May 2006 22,128 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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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H738 PBR is a 1990 Honda VFR400R3 in Red with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 H738 PBR, 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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What year was H738 PBR registered?

H738 PBR is a 1990 Honda VFR400R3, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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