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J515 KHW

1999 Honda VFR400R3

Black Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

57,325 mi
Last recorded57,325 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Honda VFR400R331,510 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ515 KHW
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400R3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 57,325 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 57,325 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 57,322 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 56,135 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 56,123 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 56,123 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 2 Feb 2008 56,105 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Rear Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

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

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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J515 KHW is a 1999 Honda VFR400R3 in Black with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1999 Honda VFR400R3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 31,510 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 J515 KHW, 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 27 years old, this Honda VFR400R3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J515 KHW registered?

J515 KHW is a 1999 Honda VFR400R3, first registered on 4 August 1999.

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