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G69 RYC

1996 Honda VFR400R3

Black Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

36,574 mi
Last recorded36,574 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda VFR400R336,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG69 RYC
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400R3
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 36,574 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 36,561 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 36,503 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 36,215 miles

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 36,215 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 35,393 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 35,101 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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G69 RYC is a 1996 Honda VFR400R3 in Black with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G69 RYC, 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 G69 RYC registered?

G69 RYC is a 1996 Honda VFR400R3, first registered on 1 July 1996.

Is G69 RYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for G69 RYC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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