MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,993 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Fuel cap mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.2c)
chain showing tight spots over full chain length
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
How Reliable is the Honda VFR400R3?
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D973 DJU is a 1987 Honda VFR400R3 in Multi-colour with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 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 D973 DJU, 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.
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What year was D973 DJU registered?
D973 DJU is a 1987 Honda VFR400R3, first registered on 31 December 1987.
Is D973 DJU safe to buy?
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