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F97 DRN

1989 Honda CBR400

Silver Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,643 mi
Last recorded48,643 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2007
Typical for 1989 Honda CBR40041,426 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF97 DRN
MakeHonda
ModelCBR400
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2007 48,643 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 48,569 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

Pass 3 May 2006 45,051 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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F97 DRN is a 1989 Honda CBR400 in Silver with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Honda CBR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 41,426 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 F97 DRN, 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 37 years old, this Honda CBR400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F97 DRN registered?

F97 DRN is a 1989 Honda CBR400, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F97 DRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for F97 DRN shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F97 DRN have outstanding finance?

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