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E223 DMA

1996 Honda VFR400R3

Blue Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

43,137 mi
Last recorded43,137 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda VFR400R336,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE223 DMA
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400R3
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 43,137 miles
Fail 19 May 2026 43,137 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2025 42,977 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 41,560 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 39,886 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 37,069 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 35,628 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 35,620 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 32,482 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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E223 DMA is a 1996 Honda VFR400R3 in Blue with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1996 Honda VFR400R3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 36,214 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 E223 DMA, 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 30 years old, this Honda VFR400R3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E223 DMA registered?

E223 DMA is a 1996 Honda VFR400R3, first registered on 20 June 1996.

Is E223 DMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E223 DMA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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