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E894 YEC

1987 Honda VFR400R3

Blue Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

68,860 mi
Last recorded68,860 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2011
Typical for 1987 Honda VFR400R344,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE894 YEC
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400R3
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2011 68,860 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 2 Jul 2011 68,860 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 65,697 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 65,325 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 65,187 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 65,187 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 23 Aug 2006 62,597 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 62,597 miles

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

Nearside Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Offside Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

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

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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E894 YEC is a 1987 Honda VFR400R3 in Blue with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 E894 YEC, 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 E894 YEC registered?

E894 YEC is a 1987 Honda VFR400R3, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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