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K283 PHU

2002 Honda VFR400R3

Multi-colour Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

50,667 mi
Last recorded50,667 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda VFR400R330,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK283 PHU
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400R3
Year2002
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 50,667 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 48,728 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 46,257 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 44,546 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 May 2021 44,546 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 43,253 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 43,253 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 30 Jan 2018 41,849 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 41,784 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 40,892 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 40,775 miles

Offside passengers footrest has been repaired

Offside riders footrest hanger has been repaired

Fail 24 Jun 2015 40,775 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside passengers footrest has been repaired

Offside riders footrest hanger has been repaired

Pass 2 Jun 2014 40,554 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2013 40,336 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 39,971 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 39,435 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 39,183 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 38,827 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 38,105 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 36,074 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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K283 PHU is a 2002 Honda VFR400R3 in Multi-colour with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2002 Honda VFR400R3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 30,824 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 K283 PHU, 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 24 years old, this Honda VFR400R3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K283 PHU registered?

K283 PHU is a 2002 Honda VFR400R3, first registered on 24 August 2002.

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