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J447 BHJ

1992 Honda VFR400R3

Red Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,306 mi
Last recorded70,306 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Honda VFR400R329,433 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ447 BHJ
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400R3
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 70,306 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 70,080 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 69,812 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 69,165 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 67,435 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 65,360 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2016 62,270 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Fail 16 May 2016 62,270 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Fail 25 Jun 2015 60,310 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 60,310 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 60,288 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2014 60,288 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 59,968 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 57,550 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 57,418 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 57,328 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 May 2010 52,063 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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)

front and rear shocks slightly soft

Pass 20 May 2010 52,063 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

front and rear shocks slightly soft

Pass 28 Feb 2009 45,371 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 37,967 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 37,967 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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
Full Honda VFR400R3 reliability report

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J447 BHJ is a 1992 Honda VFR400R3 in Red with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J447 BHJ, 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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J447 BHJ is a 1992 Honda VFR400R3, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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