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J996 TEC

2009 Honda VFR400R3

Red Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

35,116 mi
Last recorded35,116 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ996 TEC
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400R3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 35,116 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

slight play in head bearings

Pass 23 May 2017 34,305 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2017 34,305 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 33,525 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 33,525 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Rear brake disc is scored

Pass 11 Feb 2015 32,780 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2015 32,780 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 31,637 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2013 31,635 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

Pass 15 May 2012 30,702 miles

Nearside Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 29,816 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 28,978 miles

kink in n/s front wheel rim

Pass 3 Mar 2009 26,980 miles

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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J996 TEC is a 2009 Honda VFR400R3 in Red with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 J996 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 17 years old, this Honda VFR400R3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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J996 TEC is a 2009 Honda VFR400R3, first registered on 10 March 2009.

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