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D517 CFV

1987 Honda VFR400R3

Multi-colour Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2022
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

47,059 mi
Last recorded47,059 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2021
Typical for 1987 Honda VFR400R344,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD517 CFV
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400R3
Year1987
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2021 47,059 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 46,919 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 46,764 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 46,690 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 41,553 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 41,284 miles

Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 40,844 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 40,455 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 40,450 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 40,126 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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D517 CFV is a 1987 Honda VFR400R3 in Multi-colour with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1987 Honda VFR400R3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 44,155 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 D517 CFV, 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 39 years old, this Honda VFR400R3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D517 CFV registered?

D517 CFV is a 1987 Honda VFR400R3, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D517 CFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for D517 CFV shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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