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L288 FPY

1993 Honda VFR400R3

Red Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

20,716 mi
Last recorded20,716 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2010
Typical for 1993 Honda VFR400R333,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL288 FPY
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400R3
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2010 20,716 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 19,838 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 19,838 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 18,851 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 18,006 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2006 17,611 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2005 16,480 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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L288 FPY is a 1993 Honda VFR400R3 in Red with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 L288 FPY, 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 L288 FPY registered?

L288 FPY is a 1993 Honda VFR400R3, first registered on 17 August 1993.

Is L288 FPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L288 FPY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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