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1988 Honda CBR400RR

Black Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,499 mi
Last recorded68,499 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Honda CBR400RR38,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE26 NOW
MakeHonda
ModelCBR400RR
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 68,499 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 65,884 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 65,884 miles

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

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

Rear Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2015 65,666 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CBR400RR?

Based on 4,149 MOT tests across 528 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
605
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
528
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 64
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 63
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 59
reflector on motorcycle missing 47
Footrest missing 37
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E26 NOW is a 1988 Honda CBR400RR in Black with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1988 Honda CBR400RR models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 38,940 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 CBR400RR fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E26 NOW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBR400RR typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Honda CBR400RR is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E26 NOW registered?

E26 NOW is a 1988 Honda CBR400RR, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E26 NOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E26 NOW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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