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F559 KGJ

1993 Honda CBR400

Black Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

69,209 mi
Last recorded69,209 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Honda CBR40040,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF559 KGJ
MakeHonda
ModelCBR400
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 69,209 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 69,209 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 68,691 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 68,473 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 67,723 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 67,405 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 67,405 miles

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 66,294 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 66,294 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 62,542 miles

headlamp weak beam pattern

right hand handle bar stop missing grip secure

slight play rear wheel bearing

Pass 2 Aug 2017 56,492 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 56,479 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey Exhaust is badly holed at down pipe to cylinder head (7.1.1b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm Rear tyre worn below legal limt (4.1.3(ii))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive Chain and sprockets worn close to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 51,593 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 51,593 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 51,153 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 50,722 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

offside clip on slightly bent

throttle slow to return

Pass 25 Jul 2009 49,899 miles

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 49,535 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 49,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 49,255 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 31 Aug 2007 49,255 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 7 Aug 2007 49,183 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2006 48,709 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fork stanchions pitted

throttle slow to return

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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F559 KGJ is a 1993 Honda CBR400 in Black with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1993 Honda CBR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 40,720 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 F559 KGJ, 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 33 years old, this Honda CBR400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F559 KGJ registered?

F559 KGJ is a 1993 Honda CBR400, first registered on 9 December 1993.

Is F559 KGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F559 KGJ shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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