1998 Honda VFR400R3 0.4L Petrol · M238 XHY
1998 Honda VFR400R3 (0.4L, petrol). First registered 19 Mar 1998. Recorded mileage 33,836 miles. MOT valid until 06 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- HONDA VFR400R3
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 33,836 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M238 XHY Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2026
- 33,836 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M238 XHY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Honda Vfr400R3 (M238 XHY) between May 2026 and May 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls front control (4.3.2 (a) (iii))”; “Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
M238 XHY Mileage History
- 08/05/202633,836 mi
- 08/05/202633,836 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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