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F952 KAO

1997 Honda Cbr 400

White Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

42,363 mi
Last recorded42,363 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Cbr 40030,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF952 KAO
MakeHonda
ModelCbr 400
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2014 42,363 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 41,956 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2012 41,956 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 40,761 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 40,692 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 40,386 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 39,349 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

Fail 31 Aug 2006 39,349 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2005 37,026 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2005 37,026 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

How Reliable is the Honda Cbr 400?

Based on 1,933 MOT tests across 265 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
463
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
265
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 40
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 38
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 33
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 27
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 25
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F952 KAO is a 1997 Honda Cbr 400 in White with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Honda Cbr 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 30,814 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 Cbr 400 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F952 KAO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbr 400 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 29 years old, this Honda Cbr 400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F952 KAO registered?

F952 KAO is a 1997 Honda Cbr 400, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is F952 KAO safe to buy?

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