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K240 KNU

1992 Honda VFR400R3

Multi-colour Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

50,095 mi
Last recorded50,095 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 1992 Honda VFR400R329,433 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK240 KNU
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400R3
Year1992
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 50,095 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 50,046 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 49,876 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 49,298 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 48,099 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 48,058 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 46,492 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 45,070 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2012 43,120 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 43,120 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 42,242 miles

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

gear lever loose on selector shaft

silencer is heavily bent but still effective

speedometer odometer are kilometers but a plastic overlay reads speed in mph

Fail 25 Jul 2011 42,242 miles

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

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

gear lever loose on selector shaft

silencer is heavily bent but still effective

speedometer odometer are kilometers but a plastic overlay reads speed in mph

Pass 9 Aug 2010 39,880 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 39,814 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearings are excessively tight (2.3.5b)

Fail 30 Jul 2010 39,736 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Upper Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 36,459 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2008 33,912 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 25,746 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 24,019 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 24,019 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

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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K240 KNU is a 1992 Honda VFR400R3 in Multi-colour with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 K240 KNU, 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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K240 KNU is a 1992 Honda VFR400R3, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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