MOT History from tests of petrol HONDA VFR400R3s year 1989

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Pass percent:74.71%

(The average a petrol HONDA VFR400R3 year 1989 passes without issue)

Based on:1,752 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	78
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	66
Registration plate issues	38
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	27
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	24
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	23
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	22
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	20
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	18
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	17
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	17
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	16
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	14
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	13
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	12
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	12
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	11
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	11
Offside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	11
Rear Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	10
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	10
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	10
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	10
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	10
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	9
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	9
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	7
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	7
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\|	7
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	7
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	7
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	6
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	6
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	6
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	6
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	6
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	6
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	6
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	5
Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. \|4.2.2\|	5
Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering \|2.1.2a\|	5
Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective \|2.1.3\|	5
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	5
Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars \|2.1.2b\|	5
Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.3b\|	5
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	5
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	4
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	4
Front Brake disc\|s\| has excessive run out \|3.2.A1m\|	4
Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars \|2.1.2b\|	4
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	4
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording \|7.1.4\|	4
Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	4
Offside Steering lock stop ineffective \|2.1.3\|	4
Nearside Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	4
Rear reflector missing \|4.8.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	4
Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	4
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	4
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.2.4\|	4
Front Steering lock stop ineffective \|2.1.3\|	4
Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake \|3.3.A1b\|	4
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	3
Nearside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	3
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	3
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	3
Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection \|2.1.2c\|	3
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	3
Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars \|2.1.2b\|	3
Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering \|2.1.2e\|	3
Front Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering \|2.1.2a\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2\|	3
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	3
Front Front mudguard insecure \|2.3.7\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	3
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy \|3.1.4a\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Front Stop lamp does not emit a steady light \|1.3.1b\|	2
Centre Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	2
Front position lamp missing \|1.1.1a\|	2
Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded \|3.2.A1h\|	2
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Rear Seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Nearside Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator missing \|1.5.1a\|	2
Front Brake hose fouling \|3.2.B3b\|	2
Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	2
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.6\|	2
Offside Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake \|3.3.A1b\|	2
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	2
Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Nearside Steering lock stop missing \|2.1.3\|	2
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	2
Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	2
Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	2
Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	2
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Brake disc\|s\| is excessively distorted \|3.2.A1m\|	2
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| is excessively distorted \|3.2.A1m\|	2
Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated. \|6.2.1g\|	2
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.5.1c\|	2
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	2
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1b\|	2
Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.B1a\|	2
Nearside Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection \|2.1.2c\|	2
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	2
Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	2
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively scored \|3.2.A1l\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording \|7.1.4\|	2
Nearside Rear 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\|	2
Offside Rear Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low \|3.2.B1d\|	2
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	2
Rear Brake cylinder severely corroded \|3.2.B1b\|	2
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))	2
Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))	2
Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	2
Front Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	2

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	78
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	66
Registration plate issues	38
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	27
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	24
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	23
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	22
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	20
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	18
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	17
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	17
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	16
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	14
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	13
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	12
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	12
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	11
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	11
Offside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	11
Rear Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	10
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	10
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	10
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	10
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	10
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	9
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	9
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	7
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	7
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\|	7
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	7
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	7
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	6
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	6
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	6
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	6
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	6
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	6
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	6
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	5
Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. \|4.2.2\|	5
Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering \|2.1.2a\|	5
Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective \|2.1.3\|	5
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	5
Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars \|2.1.2b\|	5
Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.3b\|	5
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	5
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	4
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	4
Front Brake disc\|s\| has excessive run out \|3.2.A1m\|	4
Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars \|2.1.2b\|	4
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	4
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording \|7.1.4\|	4
Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	4
Offside Steering lock stop ineffective \|2.1.3\|	4
Nearside Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	4
Rear reflector missing \|4.8.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	4
Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	4
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	4
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.2.4\|	4
Front Steering lock stop ineffective \|2.1.3\|	4
Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake \|3.3.A1b\|	4
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	3
Nearside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	3
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	3
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	3
Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection \|2.1.2c\|	3
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	3
Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars \|2.1.2b\|	3
Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering \|2.1.2e\|	3
Front Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering \|2.1.2a\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2\|	3
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	3
Front Front mudguard insecure \|2.3.7\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	3
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy \|3.1.4a\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Front Stop lamp does not emit a steady light \|1.3.1b\|	2
Centre Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	2
Front position lamp missing \|1.1.1a\|	2
Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded \|3.2.A1h\|	2
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Rear Seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Nearside Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator missing \|1.5.1a\|	2
Front Brake hose fouling \|3.2.B3b\|	2
Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	2
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.6\|	2
Offside Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake \|3.3.A1b\|	2
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	2
Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Nearside Steering lock stop missing \|2.1.3\|	2
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	2
Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	2
Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	2
Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	2
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Brake disc\|s\| is excessively distorted \|3.2.A1m\|	2
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| is excessively distorted \|3.2.A1m\|	2
Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated. \|6.2.1g\|	2
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.5.1c\|	2
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	2
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1b\|	2
Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.B1a\|	2
Nearside Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection \|2.1.2c\|	2
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	2
Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	2
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively scored \|3.2.A1l\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording \|7.1.4\|	2
Nearside Rear 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\|	2
Offside Rear Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low \|3.2.B1d\|	2
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	2
Rear Brake cylinder severely corroded \|3.2.B1b\|	2
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))	2
Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))	2
Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	2
Front Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	2

MOT History from tests of petrol HONDA VFR400R3s year 1989

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