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E344 AYB

1987 Honda VFR400R3

Blue Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

46,241 mi
Last recorded46,241 miles
Recorded on1 May 2021
Typical for 1987 Honda VFR400R344,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE344 AYB
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400R3
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2021 46,241 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 45,709 miles

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

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

exhaust very smokey

Fail 17 Oct 2017 45,709 miles

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

exhaust very smokey

Pass 13 Oct 2016 44,836 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 44,800 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 44,781 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

half tail light out

non standard can fitted

Pass 11 May 2013 44,399 miles

non standard can fitted

Fail 28 Mar 2012 43,506 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 43,506 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 43,455 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 42,192 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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E344 AYB is a 1987 Honda VFR400R3 in Blue with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 E344 AYB, 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 E344 AYB registered?

E344 AYB is a 1987 Honda VFR400R3, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E344 AYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E344 AYB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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