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J144 MTY

2001 Honda CBR400

Red Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,022 mi
Last recorded60,022 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda CBR40027,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ144 MTY
MakeHonda
ModelCBR400
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 60,022 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 58,553 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 57,219 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2022 55,085 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 54,215 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 52,056 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 52,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 50,527 miles

Direction indicator insecure O/S/F (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil N/S/Fork (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 50,527 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator insecure O/S/F (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil N/S/Fork (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 43,716 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 37,279 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 37,279 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 26,007 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 26,007 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 22,507 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear disc starting to crack

Fail 13 Aug 2015 22,507 miles

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

Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure excessively corroded footrest seized and cannot be deployed (6.1.1a)

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

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters incorrect bolts used (6.3.4c)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement obscured by reflector (6.3.4g)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Brake component is excessively corroded pad lining coming off backplate (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear disc starting to crack

Pass 5 Jul 2014 21,094 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 18,694 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 18,694 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 16,991 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 12 Jul 2012 16,991 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 15,991 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 13,564 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2010 13,550 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 30 May 2009 12,276 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 12,276 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 9 Jun 2008 11,761 miles

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

right hand fork seal damp

Pass 9 Jun 2008 11,761 miles

right hand fork seal damp

Pass 5 May 2007 11,668 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 11,473 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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J144 MTY is a 2001 Honda CBR400 in Red with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Honda CBR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 27,216 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 J144 MTY, 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 25 years old, this Honda CBR400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J144 MTY registered?

J144 MTY is a 2001 Honda CBR400, first registered on 23 January 2001.

Is J144 MTY safe to buy?

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