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H802 GBP

1997 Honda VFR400R3

Red Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

24,253 mi
Last recorded24,253 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR400R335,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH802 GBP
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400R3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2009 24,253 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2009 23,984 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 20,910 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 20 Oct 2007 20,903 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 20,579 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

handle bar grips loose

no plate small

rear tyre has had puncture repair

Fail 1 Apr 2006 20,559 miles

Nearside Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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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H802 GBP is a 1997 Honda VFR400R3 in Red with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H802 GBP, 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 H802 GBP registered?

H802 GBP is a 1997 Honda VFR400R3, first registered on 13 October 1997.

Is H802 GBP safe to buy?

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