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G166 XWS

1989 Honda CBR400

White Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

28,753 mi
Last recorded28,753 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Honda CBR40041,426 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG166 XWS
MakeHonda
ModelCBR400
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 28,753 miles
Fail 22 May 2026 28,753 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 11 Feb 2006 27,866 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 11 Feb 2006 27,866 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

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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G166 XWS is a 1989 Honda CBR400 in White with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G166 XWS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G166 XWS registered?

G166 XWS is a 1989 Honda CBR400, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G166 XWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for G166 XWS shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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