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E608 JEV

1988 Honda NS400R

Blue Petrol 387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

21,818 mi
Last recorded21,818 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2012
Typical for 1988 Honda NS400R20,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE608 JEV
MakeHonda
ModelNS400R
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine387cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2012 21,818 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 21,766 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 20,913 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 20,913 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 20,302 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 19,933 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 19,511 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 19,290 miles

How Reliable is the Honda NS400R?

Based on 1,608 MOT tests across 311 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
116
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
311
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 20
reflector on motorcycle missing 10
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 7
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 7
Horn not working 6
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E608 JEV is a 1988 Honda NS400R in Blue with a 387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1988 Honda NS400R models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 20,913 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 NS400R fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E608 JEV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda NS400R typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 38 years old, this Honda NS400R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E608 JEV registered?

E608 JEV is a 1988 Honda NS400R, first registered on 20 July 1988.

Is E608 JEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E608 JEV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E608 JEV have outstanding finance?

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