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G497 AVL

1997 Honda CBR400

Red Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

48,350 mi
Last recorded48,350 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR40035,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG497 AVL
MakeHonda
ModelCBR400
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 48,350 miles

steering head bearing slightly notchy

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 48,350 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

steering head bearing slightly notchy

Pass 30 May 2015 48,311 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 11 May 2013 47,744 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 4 May 2013 47,733 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2009 45,710 miles

Offside Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 7 Feb 2009 45,710 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 27 Jan 2009 45,700 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

o/s/f fork tube pitted .

Pass 18 Aug 2005 44,585 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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G497 AVL is a 1997 Honda CBR400 in Red with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1997 Honda CBR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 35,132 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 G497 AVL, 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 29 years old, this Honda CBR400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G497 AVL registered?

G497 AVL is a 1997 Honda CBR400, first registered on 17 June 1997.

Is G497 AVL safe to buy?

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