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E863 SFX

1997 Honda CBR400

Black Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

33,424 mi
Last recorded33,424 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR40035,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE863 SFX
MakeHonda
ModelCBR400
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2011 33,424 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake linkage clevis joint slightly worn (3.2.A1d)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

chain requires lubricating

front tyre split

front tyre unevenly worn

headlight pattern weak

Fail 18 Apr 2011 33,401 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake linkage clevis joint slightly worn (3.2.A1d)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

chain requires lubricating

front tyre split

front tyre unevenly worn

headlight pattern weak

Pass 27 May 2010 30,740 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 25 May 2010 30,740 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 30,740 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 30,740 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 30,740 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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E863 SFX is a 1997 Honda CBR400 in Black with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 E863 SFX, 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 E863 SFX registered?

E863 SFX is a 1997 Honda CBR400, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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