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J108 FGT

1995 Honda VFR400R3

Black Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

40,089 mi
Last recorded40,089 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2022
Typical for 1995 Honda VFR400R334,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ108 FGT
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400R3
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2022 40,089 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 39,380 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2019 39,380 miles

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 May 2018 34,252 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2017 29,762 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 27,489 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 27,293 miles

Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 27,031 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 24,514 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 24,514 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 73,159 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2011 72,835 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 71,288 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 63,073 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 10 Nov 2009 63,073 miles

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 6 Nov 2008 49,222 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 49,222 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2007 45,458 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 35,508 miles

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

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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J108 FGT is a 1995 Honda VFR400R3 in Black with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1995 Honda VFR400R3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 34,088 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 J108 FGT, 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 31 years old, this Honda VFR400R3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J108 FGT registered?

J108 FGT is a 1995 Honda VFR400R3, first registered on 14 July 1995.

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