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J762 NJR

1992 Honda VFR400R3

Red Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

29,999 mi
Last recorded29,999 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Honda VFR400R329,433 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ762 NJR
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400R3
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 29,999 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2026 29,999 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 29,999 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 70,350 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 70,250 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 70,250 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 70,250 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 90,170 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 89,612 miles

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Fail 1 Oct 2012 89,612 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

rear brake binding

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Fail 22 Sep 2012 89,605 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

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

chain adjusting ring broken

lower offside handlebar clamp bolt snapped off

rear roller brake test indicates a binding brake

Pass 30 Sep 2011 56,458 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 30 Sep 2011 56,458 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 53,550 miles

Front Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 41,314 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Fail 22 May 2009 41,266 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 27 Apr 2009 41,263 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

recommend motorcycle is taken from test station by other means due to condition of front brake lines.

suspect aluminium fittings on rear brake line

Pass 27 Mar 2008 29,554 miles

racing brake ends

rear left foot peg not working

Fail 27 Mar 2008 29,660 miles

Centre Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Front Handlebar mounting clamp bolt missing (2.1.1a)

racing brake ends

rear left foot peg not working

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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J762 NJR is a 1992 Honda VFR400R3 in Red with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 J762 NJR, 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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What year was J762 NJR registered?

J762 NJR is a 1992 Honda VFR400R3, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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