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J949 TEC

1992 Honda VFR400R3

Multi-colour Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2011
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

20,638 mi
Last recorded20,638 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2010
Typical for 1992 Honda VFR400R329,433 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ949 TEC
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400R3
Year1992
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2010 20,638 miles

front brake binding slightly

slight play in rear wheel bearing

Fail 24 Feb 2010 20,638 miles

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection (2.1.2c)

front brake binding slightly

slight play in rear wheel bearing

Fail 1 Oct 2009 20,673 miles

Brake component defective due to a deliberate modification which significantly reduces the original strength (3.1.5)

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Brake pedal attachment screws loose (3.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

both mirrors insecure

both rear set very poor mounting

slight play in rear wheel area

steering stops very poor and just work

Fail 17 Aug 2009 20,633 miles

Front Fork yoke fractured (2.1.1b)

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 19,571 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 19,571 miles

exhaust may not be suitable for road use

rear shock gas reservoir hose kinked

Fail 10 Apr 2007 19,570 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii) DANGEROUS

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

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a) DANGEROUS

exhaust may not be suitable for road use

rear shock gas reservoir hose perished/bulging

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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J949 TEC is a 1992 Honda VFR400R3 in Multi-colour with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 J949 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 34 years old, this Honda VFR400R3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J949 TEC is a 1992 Honda VFR400R3, first registered on 1 March 1992.

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