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J450 MTY

2002 Honda VFR400R3

Black Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

58,088 mi
Last recorded58,088 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Honda VFR400R330,824 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ450 MTY
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400R3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2016 58,088 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 56,708 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 56,708 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 54,549 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 52,942 miles

Centre Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 49,157 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 49,113 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2010 48,662 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear suspension linkage creaking when compresed.

Fail 8 Jun 2010 48,654 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Rear suspension linkage creaking when compresed.

Fail 2 Jul 2009 46,806 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 46,806 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 46,550 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Jun 2008 46,550 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 11 Jun 2007 43,177 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 43,177 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 41,771 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Pass 2 May 2006 41,771 miles

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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J450 MTY is a 2002 Honda VFR400R3 in Black with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 2002 Honda VFR400R3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 30,824 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 J450 MTY, 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 24 years old, this Honda VFR400R3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J450 MTY is a 2002 Honda VFR400R3, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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