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C160 URE

1985 Honda NS400R

Blue Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1985 Honda NS400R24,362 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC160 URE
MakeHonda
ModelNS400R
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2016
Fail 21 Jul 2014

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2014
Pass 1 Jun 2012

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

head lamps poor illumination

Pass 25 May 2010 12,350 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

after market headlamps fitted giving poor light

Pass 24 Oct 2008
Pass 2 Aug 2007 18,995 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 18,864 miles

brake banjo bolts aluminium

headlamps masked out day time use only

How Reliable is the Honda NS400R?

Based on 1,608 MOT tests across 311 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
116
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
311
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 20
reflector on motorcycle missing 10
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 7
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 7
Horn not working 6
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C160 URE is a 1985 Honda NS400R in Blue with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1985 Honda NS400R models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 24,362 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda NS400R fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C160 URE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda NS400R typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 41 years old, this Honda NS400R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C160 URE?

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What year was C160 URE registered?

C160 URE is a 1985 Honda NS400R, first registered on 10 September 1985.

Is C160 URE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C160 URE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C160 URE have outstanding finance?

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