MOT History from tests of petrol HONDA VFR400R3s year 1992

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Pass percent:73.55%

(The average a petrol HONDA VFR400R3 year 1992 passes without issue)

Based on:1,773 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	108
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	70
Registration plate issues	43
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	24
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	22
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	19
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	19
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	18
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	17
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	16
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	15
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	15
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\|	14
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	14
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	13
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	13
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	13
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	13
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	12
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	11
Offside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	11
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	10
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	10
Rear Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	9
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	8
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	8
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	7
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	7
Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering \|2.1.2a\|	6
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	6
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1b\|	6
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	6
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording \|7.1.4\|	6
Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection \|2.1.2c\|	5
Rear Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts \|3.2.B2c\|	5
An item not tested \|Manual\|	5
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	5
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	5
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	5
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	5
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	5
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.2.4\|	5
Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. \|4.2.2\|	5
Nearside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	5
Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording \|7.1.4\|	4
Nearside Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	4
Offside Steering lock stop ineffective \|2.1.3\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	4
Front position lamp incorrect colour \|1.1.2a\|	4
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	4
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	4
Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	4
Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	4
Nearside Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	4
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	4
Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars \|2.1.2b\|	4
Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars \|2.1.2b\|	4
Offside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	4
Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	4
Rear reflector missing \|4.8.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	3
Front position lamp missing \|1.1.1a\|	3
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	3
Rear Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	3
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	3
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	3
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	3
Chain guard insecure \|6.2.1c\|	3
Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars \|2.1.2b\|	3
Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective \|2.1.3\|	3
Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp \|1.2.2b\|i\|\|	3
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	3
Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	3
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	3
Nearside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	3
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	3
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired \|1.2.3a\|	3
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	3
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	2
Nearside Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering \|2.1.2e\|	2
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	2
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.3b\|	2
Rear Stop lamp not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.B1a\|	2
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	2
Rear Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.3b\|	2
Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	2
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	2
Nearside Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering \|2.1.2a\|	2
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	2
Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake \|3.3.A1b\|	2
Nearside Front Brake disc\|s\| has excessive run out \|3.2.A1m\|	2
Offside Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively scored \|3.2.A1l\|	2
Rear Brake locking device missing \|3.2.A1e\|	2
Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	2
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1c\|	2
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	2
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	2
Nearside Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp loose \|2.1.1a\|	2
Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.2.B1e\|	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
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	2
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	108
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	70
Registration plate issues	43
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	24
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	22
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	19
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	19
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	18
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	17
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	16
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	15
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	15
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\|	14
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	14
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	13
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	13
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	13
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	13
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	12
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	11
Offside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	11
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	10
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	10
Rear Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	9
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	8
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	8
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	7
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	7
Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering \|2.1.2a\|	6
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	6
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1b\|	6
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	6
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording \|7.1.4\|	6
Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection \|2.1.2c\|	5
Rear Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts \|3.2.B2c\|	5
An item not tested \|Manual\|	5
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	5
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	5
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	5
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	5
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	5
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.2.4\|	5
Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. \|4.2.2\|	5
Nearside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	5
Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording \|7.1.4\|	4
Nearside Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	4
Offside Steering lock stop ineffective \|2.1.3\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	4
Front position lamp incorrect colour \|1.1.2a\|	4
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	4
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	4
Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	4
Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	4
Nearside Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	4
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	4
Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars \|2.1.2b\|	4
Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars \|2.1.2b\|	4
Offside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	4
Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	4
Rear reflector missing \|4.8.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	3
Front position lamp missing \|1.1.1a\|	3
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	3
Rear Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	3
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	3
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	3
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	3
Chain guard insecure \|6.2.1c\|	3
Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars \|2.1.2b\|	3
Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective \|2.1.3\|	3
Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp \|1.2.2b\|i\|\|	3
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	3
Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	3
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	3
Nearside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	3
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	3
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired \|1.2.3a\|	3
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	3
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	2
Nearside Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering \|2.1.2e\|	2
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	2
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.3b\|	2
Rear Stop lamp not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.B1a\|	2
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	2
Rear Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.3b\|	2
Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	2
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	2
Nearside Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering \|2.1.2a\|	2
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	2
Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake \|3.3.A1b\|	2
Nearside Front Brake disc\|s\| has excessive run out \|3.2.A1m\|	2
Offside Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively scored \|3.2.A1l\|	2
Rear Brake locking device missing \|3.2.A1e\|	2
Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	2
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1c\|	2
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	2
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	2
Nearside Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp loose \|2.1.1a\|	2
Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.2.B1e\|	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
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	2
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2

MOT History from tests of petrol HONDA VFR400R3s year 1992

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