MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,350 miAbove average mileage for this year
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steering head bearing slightly notchy
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
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
Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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))
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))
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))
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 .
How Reliable is the Honda CBR400?
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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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G497 AVL is a 1997 Honda CBR400, first registered on 17 June 1997.
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