1987 Honda VFR400R3 0.4L Petrol · D453 GVC
1987 Honda VFR400R3 (0.4L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1987. Recorded mileage 45,014 km. MOT expired on 04 Oct 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- HONDA VFR400R3
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Odometer
- 45,014 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D453 GVC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2025
- 45,014 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D453 GVC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Honda Vfr400R3 (D453 GVC) between August 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 October 2025 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: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are 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: “Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))”; “Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))”; “Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
D453 GVC Odometer History
- 06/08/202243,283 km
- 22/07/202344,155 km+872 km
- 03/08/202444,799 mi
- 12/09/202444,818 mi+19 mi
- 06/10/202545,014 km
Average of roughly 546 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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