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E861 NUW

1997 Honda CBR400

Multi-colour Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

33,585 mi
Last recorded33,585 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR40035,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE861 NUW
MakeHonda
ModelCBR400
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 33,585 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 33,585 miles

Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied FOULING ON EXHAUST (1.1.2 (d))

Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated INSECURE (6.2.7 (b))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure SIDE STAND (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake caliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

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

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 33,585 miles

Offside Rear BRAKE CALIPER RATTLY ON SLIDERS

Offside Rear black tape wrapped around brake flex y hose

Rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 17 May 2018 33,885 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Offside Rear BRAKE CALIPER RATTLY ON SLIDERS

Pass 19 Apr 2017 33,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 33,503 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 33,348 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 30,757 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 26,964 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 26,373 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 25,539 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 12 May 2007 24,884 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 23,277 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 23,277 miles

Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

How Reliable is the Honda CBR400?

Based on 8,007 MOT tests across 1,110 vehicles.

78.9%
Pass Rate
570
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 154
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 143
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 135
reflector on motorcycle missing 129
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 113
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E861 NUW is a 1997 Honda CBR400 in Multi-colour with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1997 Honda CBR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 35,132 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 CBR400 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 154 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E861 NUW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBR400 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 29 years old, this Honda CBR400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E861 NUW registered?

E861 NUW is a 1997 Honda CBR400, first registered on 26 June 1997.

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