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C398 CRU

1986 Honda Nighthawk

Red Petrol 700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

44,483 mi
Last recorded44,483 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC398 CRU
MakeHonda
ModelNighthawk
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine700cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 44,483 miles

Central Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Light misting of oil, both fork legs (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak from silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 43,825 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 41,731 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 41,506 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 41,506 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2019 41,120 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 40,229 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

both tyres have oil on them

Pass 10 Feb 2017 38,927 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 37,542 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 37,542 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 37,536 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 37,521 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 10 Sep 2009 37,521 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 37,225 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 35,487 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 34,363 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Nighthawk?

Based on 1,396 MOT tests across 175 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
460
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
175
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 25
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 20
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 14
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 14
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 9
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C398 CRU is a 1986 Honda Nighthawk in Red with a 700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

The most common reason a Honda Nighthawk fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 25 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C398 CRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Nighthawk typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 40 years old, this Honda Nighthawk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C398 CRU registered?

C398 CRU is a 1986 Honda Nighthawk, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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The MOT history for C398 CRU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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