MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
26,775 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Brake performance not tested (3.3)
Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a) DANGEROUS
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
alloy banjo bolts fitted to rear brake
How Reliable is the Honda VFR400R3?
Based on 14,263 MOT tests across 2,029 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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H970 XUB is a 1997 Honda VFR400R3 in Multi-colour with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 H970 XUB, 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 H970 XUB registered?
H970 XUB is a 1997 Honda VFR400R3, first registered on 11 March 1997.
Is H970 XUB safe to buy?
The MOT history for H970 XUB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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