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H712 JLB

1998 Honda CBR400

Black Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

24,758 mi
Last recorded24,758 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR40036,934 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH712 JLB
MakeHonda
ModelCBR400
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2015 24,758 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2015 24,642 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

Seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 21,338 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 21,338 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 21,169 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 21,169 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 19,256 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 16,172 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 15,531 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 15,531 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 14,979 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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H712 JLB is a 1998 Honda CBR400 in Black with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1998 Honda CBR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 36,934 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 H712 JLB, 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 28 years old, this Honda CBR400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H712 JLB registered?

H712 JLB is a 1998 Honda CBR400, first registered on 22 May 1998.

Is H712 JLB safe to buy?

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