MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,659 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nail in rear tyre
Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
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))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
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)
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
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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