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J140 TEC

2001 Honda VFR400R3

Yellow Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

23,938 mi
Last recorded23,938 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2010
Typical for 2001 Honda VFR400R330,073 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ140 TEC
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400R3
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2010 23,938 miles

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

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

rear brake showing signs of corrosion

Fail 3 Sep 2010 23,938 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

rear brake showing signs of corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2009 20,066 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 20,066 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Plate brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.B1b)

headlight aim too low.

Pass 17 Jul 2006 19,665 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 19,665 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

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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J140 TEC is a 2001 Honda VFR400R3 in Yellow with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Honda VFR400R3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 30,073 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 J140 TEC, 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 25 years old, this Honda VFR400R3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J140 TEC registered?

J140 TEC is a 2001 Honda VFR400R3, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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