MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
20,638 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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front brake binding slightly
slight play in rear wheel bearing
Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection (2.1.2c)
front brake binding slightly
slight play in rear wheel bearing
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
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)
exhaust may not be suitable for road use
rear shock gas reservoir hose kinked
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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