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F451 THW

1998 Honda VFR400R3

Multi-colour Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Honda VFR400R335,552 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF451 THW
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400R3
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2013

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

after market speedo fitted.

Fail 28 May 2013 7,242 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

after market speedo fitted.

Fail 15 Apr 2013 7,211 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

front mudgaurd missing

main beam tell tail not working

Pass 31 Aug 2011 7,198 miles

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2011 7,067 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 6,048 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 339 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 20,131 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 20,131 miles

Centre Front Lower Wheel damaged significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Centre Rear Lower Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Centre Rear Upper Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Nearside Front Lower Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Front Upper Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection (2.1.2c)

Offside Front Lower Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Centre Rear Lower Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Centre Rear Lower Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

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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F451 THW is a 1998 Honda VFR400R3 in Multi-colour with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1998 Honda VFR400R3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 35,552 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 F451 THW, 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 28 years old, this Honda VFR400R3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F451 THW registered?

F451 THW is a 1998 Honda VFR400R3, first registered on 5 October 1998.

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