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D491 PAT

1987 Honda NS400R

Blue Petrol 387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,132 mi
Last recorded27,132 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2015
Typical for 1987 Honda NS400R23,739 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD491 PAT
MakeHonda
ModelNS400R
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine387cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2015 27,132 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 27,132 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 15 Apr 2011 27,095 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 27,095 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 26,660 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 26,414 miles

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

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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D491 PAT is a 1987 Honda NS400R in Blue with a 387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1987 Honda NS400R models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 23,739 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 D491 PAT, 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 39 years old, this Honda NS400R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D491 PAT registered?

D491 PAT is a 1987 Honda NS400R, first registered on 17 July 1987.

Is D491 PAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for D491 PAT shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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