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E989 RNH

1998 Honda CBR400

Yellow Petrol 397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

38,508 mi
Last recorded38,508 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR40036,934 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE989 RNH
MakeHonda
ModelCBR400
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine397cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2010 38,508 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 38,508 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 36,309 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2006 34,756 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 34,756 miles

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

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

front fork dust seals deteriorated

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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E989 RNH is a 1998 Honda CBR400 in Yellow with a 397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Honda CBR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 36,934 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 E989 RNH, 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 28 years old, this Honda CBR400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E989 RNH registered?

E989 RNH is a 1998 Honda CBR400, first registered on 18 March 1998.

Is E989 RNH safe to buy?

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