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L878 HKN

2001 Honda VFR400R3

Black Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

33,140 mi
Last recorded33,140 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Honda VFR400R330,073 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL878 HKN
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400R3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 33,140 miles

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

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

number plate light not working

Fail 5 Apr 2016 33,132 miles

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

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

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

number plate light not working

Pass 3 Apr 2015 32,866 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 32,664 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 32,664 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 28 May 2013 31,347 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 31,347 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection (2.1.2c)

Pass 31 May 2012 29,650 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 25,176 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 25,171 miles

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)

Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Fail 26 May 2009 22,637 miles

Front Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.4a)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 26 May 2009 22,637 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 12 Jun 2008 19,649 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 18,322 miles

slight roughness front wheel bearing

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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L878 HKN is a 2001 Honda VFR400R3 in Black with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2001 Honda VFR400R3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 30,073 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 L878 HKN, 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 25 years old, this Honda VFR400R3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L878 HKN is a 2001 Honda VFR400R3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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