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E273 WCL

1998 Honda CBR400RR

Red Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,052 mi
Last recorded26,052 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2022
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR400RR35,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE273 WCL
MakeHonda
ModelCBR400RR
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2022 26,052 miles

Central Front Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 23,928 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

R/H Frame Lockstop repaired

Fail 25 Jan 2021 23,905 miles

Direction indicator not working L/H Front (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

R/H Frame Lockstop repaired

Pass 1 Feb 2020 18,908 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fuel tank damping rubbers missing

Right hand Steering stop repaired

Fail 1 Feb 2020 18,908 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fuel tank damping rubbers missing

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Right hand Steering stop repaired

Pass 3 Jul 2018 16,070 miles

slight corrosion on frame

Fail 26 Jun 2018 16,070 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight corrosion on frame

Pass 1 Apr 2017 9,016 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 8,697 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 8,167 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 8,160 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 8,039 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 7,989 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 21,639 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 21,639 miles

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 21,639 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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E273 WCL is a 1998 Honda CBR400RR in Red with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Honda CBR400RR models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 35,458 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 E273 WCL, 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 28 years old, this Honda CBR400RR is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E273 WCL registered?

E273 WCL is a 1998 Honda CBR400RR, first registered on 15 April 1998.

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