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E614 WCL

1988 Honda CBR400RR

Yellow Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

39,039 mi
Last recorded39,039 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Honda CBR400RR38,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE614 WCL
MakeHonda
ModelCBR400RR
Year1988
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 39,039 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 39,039 miles

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking Caliper Banjo (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 39,039 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 39,039 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 37,215 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 37,215 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2021 35,560 miles

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2021 35,560 miles

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2013 35,560 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 35,560 miles

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 35,560 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2010 32,560 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2010 32,560 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 30,489 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 29,278 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 28,277 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 28,260 miles

Brake component is fractured (3.1.5)

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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E614 WCL is a 1988 Honda CBR400RR in Yellow with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 E614 WCL, 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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E614 WCL is a 1988 Honda CBR400RR, first registered on 31 December 1988.

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