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E242 BKL

1995 Honda CBR400

Multi-colour Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,533 mi
Last recorded36,533 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2009
Typical for 1995 Honda CBR40037,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE242 BKL
MakeHonda
ModelCBR400
Year1995
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2009 36,533 miles

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

Play on rear brake caliper slides.

Rear Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 36,533 miles

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

Play on rear brake caliper slides.

Fail 23 Jul 2008 36,502 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Slight play on rear brake caliper slides.

Pass 3 Jul 2007 35,747 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 34,814 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 33,844 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CBR400?

Based on 8,007 MOT tests across 1,110 vehicles.

78.9%
Pass Rate
570
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 154
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 143
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 135
reflector on motorcycle missing 129
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 113
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E242 BKL is a 1995 Honda CBR400 in Multi-colour with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 Honda CBR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 37,562 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 CBR400 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 154 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E242 BKL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBR400 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 31 years old, this Honda CBR400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E242 BKL registered?

E242 BKL is a 1995 Honda CBR400, first registered on 1 July 1995.

Is E242 BKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E242 BKL 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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