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M489 CCR

1998 Honda VFR400R3

Red Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,700 mi
Last recorded44,700 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR400R335,552 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM489 CCR
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400R3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2014 44,700 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 44,700 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2013 40,697 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 40,697 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 37,037 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2012 37,037 miles

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 34,599 miles

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

screen cracked

Pass 22 May 2009 34,282 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 33,682 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 32,785 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 32,228 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 32,224 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

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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M489 CCR is a 1998 Honda VFR400R3 in Red with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Honda VFR400R3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 35,552 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 M489 CCR, 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 28 years old, this Honda VFR400R3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M489 CCR registered?

M489 CCR is a 1998 Honda VFR400R3, first registered on 4 September 1998.

Is M489 CCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M489 CCR shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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