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M166 AHG

1995 Honda VFR400R3

Red Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

27,624 mi
Last recorded27,624 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2022
Typical for 1995 Honda VFR400R334,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM166 AHG
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400R3
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2022 27,624 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 18 May 2022 27,617 miles

Front Wheel excessively distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 May 2021 27,312 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 27,137 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 26,842 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 26,766 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 26,766 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 26,695 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 26,687 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2011 26,612 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 26,185 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 26,181 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2010 26,030 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 25,036 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 24,212 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 23,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Nearside Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Offside Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 23,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

Offside Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

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

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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M166 AHG is a 1995 Honda VFR400R3 in Red with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1995 Honda VFR400R3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 34,088 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 M166 AHG, 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 31 years old, this Honda VFR400R3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M166 AHG is a 1995 Honda VFR400R3, first registered on 21 June 1995.

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