1989 Honda VFR400R3 0.4L Petrol · F720 NMX
1989 Honda VFR400R3 (0.4L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1989. Recorded mileage 42,457 km. MOT valid until 20 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- HONDA VFR400R3
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 42,457 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
F720 NMX Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/03/2026
- 42,457 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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F720 NMX Odometer History
- 16/06/200728,888 km
- 28/06/200829,638 mi
- 05/07/200829,645 mi+7 mi
- 26/06/200930,492 mi+847 mi
- 03/06/201033,252 km
- 04/07/201133,538 km+286 km
- 22/06/201233,761 km+223 km
- 08/07/201333,859 km+98 km
- 07/03/201634,128 mi
- 07/03/201634,128 mi
- 31/03/201735,116 km
- 21/04/201833,700 mi
- 11/08/202338,426 km
- 04/03/202438,428 km+2 km
- 21/03/202540,808 km+2,380 km
- 12/03/202642,457 km+1,649 km
Average of roughly 724 km per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded odometer reading decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
F720 NMX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Honda Vfr400R3 (F720 NMX) between June 2007 and March 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)”; “Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)”.
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