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F106 KGP

1998 Honda CBR400

White Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

62,183 mi
Last recorded62,183 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR40036,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF106 KGP
MakeHonda
ModelCBR400
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 62,183 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 61,907 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2023 61,875 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 61,817 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 61,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect No cut off. (4.1.2 (c))

Steering operation linkage fouling when handlebars turned from lock to lock Clutch lever. (2.1.4 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 61,540 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 61,060 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 60,467 miles

Front Headrace bearings slightly notchy!

Fail 17 Apr 2019 60,467 miles

Front Headrace bearings slightly notchy!

Offside Front Steering operation linkage fouling when handlebars turned from lock to lock Brake lever hitting speedo and applying brake on n/s lock! (2.1.4 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 59,569 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 59,569 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 59,399 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 59,399 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 59,263 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 59,263 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 58,583 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 58,566 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 57,967 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2011 57,967 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a) DANGEROUS

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

Clutch lever incorrectly positioned. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 55,248 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 55,248 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 11 Jul 2009
Fail 11 Jul 2009 54,334 miles

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b) DANGEROUS

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2009 54,312 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 26 May 2007 52,626 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 52,602 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 9 May 2006 50,564 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 50,564 miles

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

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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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F106 KGP is a 1998 Honda CBR400 in White with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 F106 KGP, 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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F106 KGP is a 1998 Honda CBR400, first registered on 28 January 1998.

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