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L984 TJK

2001 Honda VFR400R3

Multi-colour Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

22,156 mi
Last recorded22,156 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda VFR400R330,073 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL984 TJK
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400R3
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 22,156 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2025 22,137 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 21,690 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 21,282 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 20,660 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 20,179 miles

main beam flash switch inop

Pass 7 Sep 2020 19,873 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 19,295 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 18,924 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 18,390 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 18,016 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 18,014 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 16,758 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 15,177 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 13,935 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 12,463 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 12,301 miles

rear brake light late operation

Pass 15 May 2008 12,000 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 11,950 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2006 11,635 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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L984 TJK is a 2001 Honda VFR400R3 in Multi-colour with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 L984 TJK, 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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What year was L984 TJK registered?

L984 TJK is a 2001 Honda VFR400R3, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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