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J405 NLJ

1992 Honda VFR400R3

Red Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

53,714 mi
Last recorded53,714 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2009
Typical for 1992 Honda VFR400R329,433 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ405 NLJ
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400R3
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2009 53,714 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2007 49,442 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 49,392 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Upper Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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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J405 NLJ is a 1992 Honda VFR400R3 in Red with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1992 Honda VFR400R3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 29,433 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 J405 NLJ, 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 34 years old, this Honda VFR400R3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J405 NLJ registered?

J405 NLJ is a 1992 Honda VFR400R3, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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