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H842 DCK

1991 Honda Cbr 400

Black Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

71,503 mi
Last recorded71,503 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 1991 Honda Cbr 40036,068 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH842 DCK
MakeHonda
ModelCbr 400
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 71,503 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2017 71,495 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 68,348 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

only 50% of front lights work

plug in rear tyre

Pass 9 Aug 2012 67,928 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

front light only working at 50%

Fail 9 Aug 2012 67,928 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

front light only working at 50%

Fail 2 Jun 2011 62,699 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 62,699 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 57,605 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

n/s headlight not working on dipped beam

Fail 30 Jun 2010 57,605 miles

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

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

n/s headlight not working on dipped beam

Pass 21 May 2009 56,453 miles

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

one headlight not working on dip and main beam

Fail 19 May 2009 56,453 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

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

one headlight not working on dip and main beam

Pass 20 May 2008 49,349 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 49,276 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 48,515 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cbr 400?

Based on 1,933 MOT tests across 265 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
463
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
265
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 40
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 38
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 33
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 27
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 25
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H842 DCK is a 1991 Honda Cbr 400 in Black with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1991 Honda Cbr 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 36,068 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 Cbr 400 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H842 DCK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbr 400 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 35 years old, this Honda Cbr 400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H842 DCK registered?

H842 DCK is a 1991 Honda Cbr 400, first registered on 29 May 1991.

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