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H978 VVF

1991 Honda VFR400R3

Multi-colour Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

29,353 mi
Last recorded29,353 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2006
Typical for 1991 Honda VFR400R329,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH978 VVF
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400R3
Year1991
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2006 29,353 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 29,046 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(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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H978 VVF is a 1991 Honda VFR400R3 in Multi-colour with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 Honda VFR400R3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 29,342 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 H978 VVF, 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 35 years old, this Honda VFR400R3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H978 VVF registered?

H978 VVF is a 1991 Honda VFR400R3, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H978 VVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for H978 VVF shows 2 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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