CarVerify

Free Car Check

E271 EBW

1996 Honda VFR400R3

White Petrol 399cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

43,191 mi
Last recorded43,191 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Honda VFR400R336,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationE271 EBW
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400R3
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2013 43,191 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 42,896 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 42,631 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 40,162 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

No front side light

Fail 7 Aug 2007 40,162 miles

No front side light

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 31,766 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 31,693 miles

Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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
Full Honda VFR400R3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

E271 EBW is a 1996 Honda VFR400R3 in White with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E271 EBW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E271 EBW?

You can check the full history of E271 EBW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was E271 EBW registered?

E271 EBW is a 1996 Honda VFR400R3, first registered on 8 March 1996.

Is E271 EBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E271 EBW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E271 EBW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on E271 EBW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.