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H298 HEC

1991 Honda CBR400

Multi-colour Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

40,771 mi
Last recorded40,771 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 1991 Honda CBR40040,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH298 HEC
MakeHonda
ModelCBR400
Year1991
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2023 40,771 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 40,771 miles

Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 39,914 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 39,823 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 39,796 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 39,770 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 39,344 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 39,291 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 39,241 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 38,981 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 38,852 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 38,800 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 38,245 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 23 May 2011 38,245 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 36,963 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 36,589 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 32,100 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 27,869 miles

Front Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Lower Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 27,869 miles

Lower Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 25,921 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 25,921 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2005 24,304 miles

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

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

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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H298 HEC is a 1991 Honda CBR400 in Multi-colour with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1991 Honda CBR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 40,936 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 H298 HEC, 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 35 years old, this Honda CBR400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H298 HEC registered?

H298 HEC is a 1991 Honda CBR400, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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