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F640 GWR

1998 Honda CBR400

Black Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

39,084 mi
Last recorded39,084 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2024
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR40036,934 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF640 GWR
MakeHonda
ModelCBR400
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2024 39,084 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 34,329 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2021 34,329 miles

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 32,920 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 32,916 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 31,180 miles

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 31,133 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 31,125 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 31,125 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 31,103 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 30,979 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2011 30,979 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 30,299 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 29,928 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 29,928 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 28,115 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 27,590 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 26,710 miles

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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F640 GWR is a 1998 Honda CBR400 in Black with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 F640 GWR, 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 F640 GWR registered?

F640 GWR is a 1998 Honda CBR400, first registered on 13 January 1998.

Is F640 GWR safe to buy?

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