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H873 FNV

1991 Honda CBR400

Black Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

37,854 mi
Last recorded37,854 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Honda CBR40040,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH873 FNV
MakeHonda
ModelCBR400
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 37,854 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

No. plate stuck on top off old plate.

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 37,854 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock brake hoses (2.1.4 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 37,286 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 37,286 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 36,843 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 36,035 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 34,681 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 34,681 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 31,814 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 31,814 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 27,922 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 27,888 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 27,860 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 27,845 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 27,732 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 27,686 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 May 2008 27,593 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 27,593 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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H873 FNV is a 1991 Honda CBR400 in Black with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 H873 FNV, 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 H873 FNV registered?

H873 FNV is a 1991 Honda CBR400, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H873 FNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for H873 FNV shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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