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H749 CCA

1997 Honda CBR400

Red Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,279 mi
Last recorded27,279 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR40035,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH749 CCA
MakeHonda
ModelCBR400
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 27,279 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 27,074 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 26,575 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2022 26,555 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2012 26,229 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 26,229 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 26,168 miles

slight binding from rear brake

Pass 7 Oct 2009 26,079 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2009 26,079 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 25,765 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 25,729 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 25,729 miles

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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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H749 CCA is a 1997 Honda CBR400 in Red with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H749 CCA, 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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H749 CCA is a 1997 Honda CBR400, first registered on 17 March 1997.

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