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J388 JFM

2005 Honda VFR400R3

Orange Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

22,519 mi
Last recorded22,519 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Honda VFR400R320,134 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ388 JFM
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400R3
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2014 22,519 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 22,073 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2011 19,868 miles

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

No lights fitted at time of test

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 19,868 miles

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

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Jun 2010 19,037 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 19,037 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 16,671 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 16,309 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 15,460 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 15,460 miles

Centre Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Pass 5 May 2006 14,091 miles

Nearside Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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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J388 JFM is a 2005 Honda VFR400R3 in Orange with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Honda VFR400R3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 20,134 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 J388 JFM, 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 21 years old, this Honda VFR400R3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J388 JFM is a 2005 Honda VFR400R3, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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