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D973 DJU

1987 Honda VFR400R3

Multi-colour Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

66,993 mi
Last recorded66,993 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2011
Typical for 1987 Honda VFR400R344,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD973 DJU
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400R3
Year1987
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2011 66,993 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 24 Jun 2011 66,965 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 65,001 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 65,001 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 64,592 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2007 64,592 miles

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)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 64,258 miles

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

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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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.

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