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J90 HMA

1998 Honda VFR400R3

White Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

64,799 mi
Last recorded64,799 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR400R335,552 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ90 HMA
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400R3
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc
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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 64,799 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 64,799 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 63,945 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 63,557 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 61,278 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 58,538 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 56,380 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 53,617 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 51,031 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 48,644 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 45,947 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 44,264 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 43,490 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 43,146 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 40,552 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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J90 HMA is a 1998 Honda VFR400R3 in White with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 J90 HMA, 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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J90 HMA is a 1998 Honda VFR400R3, first registered on 5 October 1998.

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