MOT History from tests of petrol HONDA VFR400R3s year 1990

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Pass percent:74.22%

(The average a petrol HONDA VFR400R3 year 1990 passes without issue)

Based on:2,351 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	104
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	85
Registration plate issues	61
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	26
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	24
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	23
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	23
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	22
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	21
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	21
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	21
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	20
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	20
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	18
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	17
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	17
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	16
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	15
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	14
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	13
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	13
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\|	12
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	12
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	12
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	11
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	11
Offside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	11
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	10
Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering \|2.1.2a\|	9
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	8
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	8
Rear Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	8
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	7
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	7
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	7
Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars \|2.1.2b\|	7
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	6
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	6
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	6
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	6
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	5
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	5
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. \|4.2.2\|	5
Nearside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	5
Offside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	5
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording \|7.1.4\|	5
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	5
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	5
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))	5
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	5
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	4
Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection \|2.1.2c\|	4
Front Front mudguard insecure \|2.3.7\|	4
Front Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	4
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	4
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively scored \|3.2.A1l\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	4
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	4
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	4
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2\|	4
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	4
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	4
Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired \|1.2.3a\|	3
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	3
Front Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	3
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	3
Rear Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	3
Offside Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	3
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	3
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Nearside Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	3
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	3
Nearside Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	3
Rear Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts \|3.2.B2c\|	3
Nearside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	3
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	3
Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned \|1.4.2d\|	3
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	3
Indicator tell tale not functioning \|1.5.2\|	3
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))	3
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	3
Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	2
Nearside Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. \|3.3.A2a\|	2
Rear reflector missing \|4.8.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Nearside Front Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	2
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	2
Rear Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	2
Front Wheel has an excessively eccentric bead rim. \|4.2.2\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|5.3.2 \|b\|\|	2
Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Chain guard insecure \|6.2.1c\|	2
Offside Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
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
Front Brake disc\|s\| has excessive run out \|3.2.A1m\|	2
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1b\|	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	2
Brake hose damaged	2
Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded \|3.2.A1h\|	2
Front position lamp missing \|1.1.1a\|	2
Horn sounds harsh or grating \|1.7.3c\|	2
Front Headlamp switch faulty \|1.2.4\|	2
Offside Steering lock stop ineffective \|2.1.3\|	2
Rear Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	2
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy \|3.1.4a\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Brake locking device missing \|3.2.A1e\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator missing \|1.5.1a\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator missing \|1.5.1a\|	2
Rear Brake pedal pivots excessively worn \|3.1.3a\|	2
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.2.4\|	2
Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort \|3.3.A1c\|	2
Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	2
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	2
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Offside Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls \|2.1.2b\|	2
Front Steering lock stop ineffective \|2.1.3\|	2
Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	2
Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	2
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	2
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	2
Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively pitted \|3.2.A1l\|	2
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	2
Registration plate lamp issues	2
Offside Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	2
Brake pipe excessively corroded	2

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	104
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	85
Registration plate issues	61
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	26
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	24
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	23
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	23
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	22
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	21
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	21
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	21
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	20
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	20
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	18
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	17
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	17
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	16
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	15
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	14
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	13
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	13
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\|	12
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	12
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	12
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	11
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	11
Offside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	11
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	10
Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering \|2.1.2a\|	9
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	8
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	8
Rear Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	8
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	7
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	7
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	7
Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars \|2.1.2b\|	7
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	6
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	6
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	6
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	6
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	5
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	5
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. \|4.2.2\|	5
Nearside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	5
Offside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	5
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording \|7.1.4\|	5
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	5
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	5
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))	5
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	5
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	4
Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection \|2.1.2c\|	4
Front Front mudguard insecure \|2.3.7\|	4
Front Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	4
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	4
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively scored \|3.2.A1l\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	4
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	4
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	4
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2\|	4
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	4
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	4
Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired \|1.2.3a\|	3
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	3
Front Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	3
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	3
Rear Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	3
Offside Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	3
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	3
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Nearside Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	3
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	3
Nearside Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	3
Rear Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts \|3.2.B2c\|	3
Nearside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	3
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	3
Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned \|1.4.2d\|	3
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	3
Indicator tell tale not functioning \|1.5.2\|	3
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))	3
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	3
Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	2
Nearside Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. \|3.3.A2a\|	2
Rear reflector missing \|4.8.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Nearside Front Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	2
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	2
Rear Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	2
Front Wheel has an excessively eccentric bead rim. \|4.2.2\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|5.3.2 \|b\|\|	2
Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Chain guard insecure \|6.2.1c\|	2
Offside Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
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
Front Brake disc\|s\| has excessive run out \|3.2.A1m\|	2
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1b\|	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	2
Brake hose damaged	2
Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded \|3.2.A1h\|	2
Front position lamp missing \|1.1.1a\|	2
Horn sounds harsh or grating \|1.7.3c\|	2
Front Headlamp switch faulty \|1.2.4\|	2
Offside Steering lock stop ineffective \|2.1.3\|	2
Rear Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	2
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy \|3.1.4a\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Brake locking device missing \|3.2.A1e\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator missing \|1.5.1a\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator missing \|1.5.1a\|	2
Rear Brake pedal pivots excessively worn \|3.1.3a\|	2
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.2.4\|	2
Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort \|3.3.A1c\|	2
Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	2
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	2
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Offside Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls \|2.1.2b\|	2
Front Steering lock stop ineffective \|2.1.3\|	2
Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	2
Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	2
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	2
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	2
Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively pitted \|3.2.A1l\|	2
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	2
Registration plate lamp issues	2
Offside Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	2
Brake pipe excessively corroded	2

MOT History from tests of petrol HONDA VFR400R3s year 1990

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