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E398 BKM

1988 Honda Bros

Blue Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

84,659 mi
Last recorded84,659 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2013
Typical for 1988 Honda Bros41,416 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE398 BKM
MakeHonda
ModelBros
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2013 84,659 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 79,841 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 75,433 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 20 Jun 2011 75,433 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 26 Oct 2009 70,647 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 26 Oct 2009 70,647 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 63,269 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 63,269 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2007 57,426 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 26 Oct 2007 57,426 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 53,350 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2006 53,350 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

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

How Reliable is the Honda Bros?

Based on 4,211 MOT tests across 468 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
1,021
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
468
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 79
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 75
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 51
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 46
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 41
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E398 BKM is a 1988 Honda Bros in Blue with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1988 Honda Bros models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 41,416 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 Bros fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 79 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E398 BKM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was E398 BKM registered?

E398 BKM is a 1988 Honda Bros, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is E398 BKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E398 BKM shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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