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K248 SLY

1993 Honda VFR400R3

Multi-colour Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,610 mi
Last recorded24,610 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 1993 Honda VFR400R333,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK248 SLY
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400R3
Year1993
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 24,610 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2011 24,420 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 24,420 miles

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 19,794 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 2 May 2006 19,460 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 19,460 miles

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

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

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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K248 SLY is a 1993 Honda VFR400R3 in Multi-colour with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Honda VFR400R3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 33,630 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 K248 SLY, 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 33 years old, this Honda VFR400R3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K248 SLY registered?

K248 SLY is a 1993 Honda VFR400R3, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K248 SLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for K248 SLY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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