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J418 NLM

1992 Honda VFR400R3

Blue Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,786 mi
Last recorded52,786 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2011
Typical for 1992 Honda VFR400R329,433 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ418 NLM
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400R3
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2011 52,786 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))

Pass 9 Jun 2010 48,037 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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 Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Only one headlamp illuminates on dip & full beam

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 26 May 2010 48,030 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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 Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 43,683 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2009 43,683 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 43,412 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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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J418 NLM is a 1992 Honda VFR400R3 in Blue with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J418 NLM, 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 J418 NLM registered?

J418 NLM is a 1992 Honda VFR400R3, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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