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J698 TEC

2005 Honda VFR400R3

Red Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

48,817 mi
Last recorded48,817 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2012
Typical for 2005 Honda VFR400R320,134 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ698 TEC
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400R3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2012 48,817 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 47,900 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 47,848 miles

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

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))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 43,590 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2010 43,565 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high (1.6) DANGEROUS

Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 31,709 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 24,454 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 22,061 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 20,134 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 20,134 miles

Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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J698 TEC is a 2005 Honda VFR400R3 in Red with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2005 Honda VFR400R3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 20,134 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 J698 TEC, 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 21 years old, this Honda VFR400R3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J698 TEC registered?

J698 TEC is a 2005 Honda VFR400R3, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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