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E279 BKM

1999 Honda CBR400

Multi-colour Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

26,059 mi
Last recorded26,059 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 1999 Honda CBR40033,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE279 BKM
MakeHonda
ModelCBR400
Year1999
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 26,059 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 26,022 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 25,652 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 25,651 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 25,638 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 22,208 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 20,074 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 20,074 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 19,502 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 17,918 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 17,219 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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E279 BKM is a 1999 Honda CBR400 in Multi-colour with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1999 Honda CBR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 33,301 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 E279 BKM, 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 27 years old, this Honda CBR400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E279 BKM registered?

E279 BKM is a 1999 Honda CBR400, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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