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L8 PMD

1994 Honda VFR400R3

Multi-colour Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

17,341 mi
Last recorded17,341 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Honda VFR400R334,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 PMD
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400R3
Year1994
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 17,341 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 17,333 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 17,317 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 17,248 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 17,248 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 17,178 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 17,073 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 17,073 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2017 16,921 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 16,921 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 16,475 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 16,471 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 16,467 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 15,850 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 15,819 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 15,813 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 15,463 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 13,830 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 13,830 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2008 12,355 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 12,355 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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L8 PMD is a 1994 Honda VFR400R3 in Multi-colour with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1994 Honda VFR400R3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 34,467 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 L8 PMD, 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 32 years old, this Honda VFR400R3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L8 PMD registered?

L8 PMD is a 1994 Honda VFR400R3, first registered on 30 March 1994.

Is L8 PMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L8 PMD shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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