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H972 XYC

1999 Honda CBR400

Black Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

50,764 mi
Last recorded50,764 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2011
Typical for 1999 Honda CBR40033,301 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH972 XYC
MakeHonda
ModelCBR400
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2011 50,764 miles

Centre Front Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2010 48,394 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 48,257 miles

Centre Rear Upper Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Rear Lower Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 23 Jul 2009 48,151 miles

Centre Front Lower Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Lower Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Upper Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Centre Rear Lower Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

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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H972 XYC is a 1999 Honda CBR400 in Black with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Honda CBR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 33,301 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 H972 XYC, 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 27 years old, this Honda CBR400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H972 XYC registered?

H972 XYC is a 1999 Honda CBR400, first registered on 1 April 1999.

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