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E603 GMY

1988 Honda CBR400RR

Black Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

62,118 mi
Last recorded62,118 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Honda CBR400RR38,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE603 GMY
MakeHonda
ModelCBR400RR
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 May 2026 62,118 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire carbs are flooding out of overflows (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2025 61,973 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 61,831 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 61,399 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 60,991 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 60,591 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 60,186 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 60,185 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2011 59,192 miles

nearside headlamp not working

Pass 18 Nov 2009 49,754 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))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2009 49,678 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 42,949 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 36,324 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 28,741 miles

all lights taped up DAY LIGHT USE ONLY

Fail 21 Aug 2006 28,175 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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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E603 GMY is a 1988 Honda CBR400RR in Black with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 E603 GMY, 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 E603 GMY registered?

E603 GMY is a 1988 Honda CBR400RR, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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