MOT History from tests of petrol HONDA VFR400R3s year 1991

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Pass percent:73.04%

(The average a petrol HONDA VFR400R3 year 1991 passes without issue)

Based on:1,769 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	74
Headlamp aim out of alignment	73
Registration plate issues	51
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	37
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	21
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	21
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	21
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	19
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	17
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	16
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	15
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	15
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	14
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	13
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	13
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	11
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	11
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	11
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	11
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	10
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	9
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	9
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	8
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	8
Offside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	8
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording \|7.1.4\|	8
Offside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	7
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	7
Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	7
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	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 wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	7
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	6
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	6
Nearside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	6
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	6
Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering \|2.1.2a\|	6
Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars \|2.1.2b\|	6
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	5
Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.3b\|	5
Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	5
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	5
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	5
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. \|4.2.2\|	5
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	4
Front Brake disc\|s\| has excessive run out \|3.2.A1m\|	4
Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective \|2.1.3\|	4
Rear Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	4
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Front position lamp incorrect colour \|1.1.2a\|	4
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	3
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	3
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	3
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	3
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	3
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure \|2.4.A.2b\|	3
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	3
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|1.2.1 \|e\|\|	3
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	3
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Rear Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	3
Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	3
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	3
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	3
Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose \|2.1.1a\|	3
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))	3
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	2
Offside Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	2
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	2
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	2
Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars \|2.1.2b\|	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
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	2
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering \|2.5.1\|	2
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	2
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	2
Registration plate lamp issues	2
Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.12 \|a\|\|	2
Nearside Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Brake performance not tested \|3.3\|	2
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. \|3.3.A2a\|	2
Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% \|3.3.A2b\|	2
Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	2
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	2
Indicator tell tale not functioning \|1.5.2\|	2
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	2
Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	2
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	2
Rear Stop lamp not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Nearside Front Brake disc\|s\| is excessively distorted \|3.2.A1m\|	2
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| has excessive run out \|3.2.A1m\|	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| is excessively distorted \|3.2.A1m\|	2
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	2
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	2
Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	2
Front Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	2
Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	2
Front Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection \|2.1.2c\|	2
Offside Front Brake hose leaking fluid \|3.2.B4\|	2
Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. \|2.3.6b\|	2
Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned \|1.4.2d\|	2
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.C1b\|	2
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	2
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	2
Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. \|4.2.2\|	2
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	2
Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars \|2.1.2b\|	2
Front An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	2
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	2

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Most common failures	No# failures
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	74
Headlamp aim out of alignment	73
Registration plate issues	51
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	37
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	21
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	21
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	21
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	19
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	17
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	16
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	15
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	15
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	14
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	13
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	13
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	11
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	11
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	11
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	11
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	10
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	9
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	9
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	8
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	8
Offside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	8
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording \|7.1.4\|	8
Offside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	7
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	7
Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	7
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	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 wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	7
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	6
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	6
Nearside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	6
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	6
Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering \|2.1.2a\|	6
Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars \|2.1.2b\|	6
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	5
Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.3b\|	5
Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	5
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	5
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	5
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. \|4.2.2\|	5
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	4
Front Brake disc\|s\| has excessive run out \|3.2.A1m\|	4
Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective \|2.1.3\|	4
Rear Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	4
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Front position lamp incorrect colour \|1.1.2a\|	4
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	3
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	3
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	3
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	3
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	3
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure \|2.4.A.2b\|	3
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	3
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|1.2.1 \|e\|\|	3
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	3
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Rear Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	3
Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	3
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	3
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	3
Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose \|2.1.1a\|	3
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))	3
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	2
Offside Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	2
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	2
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	2
Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars \|2.1.2b\|	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
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	2
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering \|2.5.1\|	2
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	2
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	2
Registration plate lamp issues	2
Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.12 \|a\|\|	2
Nearside Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Brake performance not tested \|3.3\|	2
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. \|3.3.A2a\|	2
Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% \|3.3.A2b\|	2
Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	2
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	2
Indicator tell tale not functioning \|1.5.2\|	2
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	2
Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	2
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	2
Rear Stop lamp not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Nearside Front Brake disc\|s\| is excessively distorted \|3.2.A1m\|	2
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| has excessive run out \|3.2.A1m\|	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| is excessively distorted \|3.2.A1m\|	2
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	2
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	2
Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	2
Front Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	2
Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	2
Front Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection \|2.1.2c\|	2
Offside Front Brake hose leaking fluid \|3.2.B4\|	2
Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. \|2.3.6b\|	2
Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned \|1.4.2d\|	2
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.C1b\|	2
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	2
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	2
Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. \|4.2.2\|	2
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	2
Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars \|2.1.2b\|	2
Front An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	2
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	2

MOT History from tests of petrol HONDA VFR400R3s year 1991

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