MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,659 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Bar ends missing
Brake pedal lever has slight play
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Wrong format / letterbox style (0.1 (d))
Bar ends missing
Brake pedal lever has slight play
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)
Oil leak
Slight Clutch Drag
An item not tested (Manual)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
How Reliable is the Honda VFR400R3?
Based on 14,263 MOT tests across 2,029 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J829 RFJ is a 1997 Honda VFR400R3 in Red with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1997 Honda VFR400R3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 35,533 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 J829 RFJ, 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 29 years old, this Honda VFR400R3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was J829 RFJ registered?
J829 RFJ is a 1997 Honda VFR400R3, first registered on 2 May 1997.
Is J829 RFJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for J829 RFJ shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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