Honda CBR400RR Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Honda CBR400RR reliable? We analysed 4,149 real MOT tests across 528 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda CBR400RR is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies and shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda CBR400RR.
Honda CBR400RR Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda CBR400RR. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda CBR400RR MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda CBR400RR to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda CBR400RR Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Honda CBR400RR fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Honda CBR400RR Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda CBR400RR owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda CBR400RR MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda CBR400RR year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 95 | 81.1% | 18,510 | 22,242 | 34,289 |
| 2002 | 130 | 83.8% | 12,794 | 23,956 | 43,814 |
| 2001 | 125 | 80.0% | 18,262 | 27,075 | 33,123 |
| 2000 | 262 | 85.5% | 23,692 | 33,854 | 47,137 |
| 1999 | 285 | 82.8% | 23,705 | 30,930 | 41,754 |
| 1998 | 582 | 80.2% | 25,766 | 35,458 | 47,131 |
| 1997 | 548 | 81.8% | 19,032 | 33,735 | 45,501 |
| 1996 | 554 | 75.8% | 25,950 | 35,337 | 49,566 |
| 1995 | 348 | 80.7% | 26,393 | 34,904 | 46,086 |
| 1994 | 185 | 81.6% | 24,493 | 33,636 | 47,615 |
| 1993 | 208 | 80.3% | 26,626 | 35,564 | 52,007 |
| 1992 | 130 | 85.4% | 24,133 | 33,998 | 47,870 |
| 1991 | 139 | 81.3% | 21,612 | 32,778 | 50,504 |
| 1990 | 164 | 79.3% | 27,997 | 39,596 | 44,462 |
| 1989 | 128 | 78.1% | 31,443 | 43,638 | 47,969 |
| 1988 | 186 | 75.8% | 28,575 | 38,940 | 49,735 |
How Long Does a Honda CBR400RR Last?
Based on 528 Honda CBR400RR vehicles on UK roads.
Honda CBR400RR Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda CBR400RR MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Honda CBR400RR
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
85.5% MOT pass rate from 262 tests
75.8% MOT pass rate from 186 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda CBR400RR is 2000, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 85.5% across 262 tests. The 1988 model year has the lowest pass rate at 75.8% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Honda CBR400RR Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda CBR400RR THIS CAR | 80.4% | 4,149 | 34,500 mi | 38 yrs |
| Honda Civic | 73.7% | 9,391,580 | 74,987 mi | 34 yrs |
| Honda Jazz | 81% | 5,740,892 | 48,635 mi | 24 yrs |
| Honda Cr-v | 78.5% | 4,177,643 | 80,499 mi | 29 yrs |
| Land Rover R R Evoque R-dyn Hse D MHEV A | 89.7% | 3,418 | 27,171 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda CBR400RR sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Honda CBR400RRShould you buy a used Honda CBR400RR?
The Honda CBR400RR has an overall MOT pass rate of 80.4% across 4,149 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Honda CBR400RR are tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (64 recorded failures), stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (63), and shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (59). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Honda CBR400RR owner drives around 605 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Honda CBR400RR models stay on UK roads for around 38 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.