MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
30,844 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)
Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)
Offside Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
How Reliable is the Honda VFR400R3?
Based on 14,263 MOT tests across 2,029 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J117 PBV is a 1997 Honda VFR400R3 in Red with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 J117 PBV, 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 J117 PBV registered?
J117 PBV is a 1997 Honda VFR400R3, first registered on 4 April 1997.
Is J117 PBV safe to buy?
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