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J538 HGF

2000 Honda VFR400R3

Blue Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,256 mi
Last recorded38,256 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Honda VFR400R332,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ538 HGF
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400R3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2016 38,256 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 30,609 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 29,777 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 29,776 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2010 27,458 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 27,458 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 22,770 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 25 Sep 2007 22,770 miles

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 19,896 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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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J538 HGF is a 2000 Honda VFR400R3 in Blue with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Honda VFR400R3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 32,400 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 J538 HGF, 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 26 years old, this Honda VFR400R3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J538 HGF is a 2000 Honda VFR400R3, first registered on 17 August 2000.

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