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J315 RTA

1999 Honda 400

Red Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

15,980 mi
Last recorded15,980 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2013
Typical for 1999 Honda 40037,663 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ315 RTA
MakeHonda
Model400
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2013 15,980 miles

rear brake disc slightly distorted

Fail 9 Dec 2013 15,980 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

rear brake disc slightly distorted

Fail 18 Nov 2013 45,953 miles

Front Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

drive chain worn and requires lubrication

front brakes require attention very uneven

Pass 6 Nov 2012 44,969 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

front tyre is perished

Fail 3 Nov 2012 44,969 miles

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)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

front tyre is perished

Pass 27 Oct 2011 42,882 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 27 Oct 2011 42,882 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 40,516 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 7 Oct 2010 40,516 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 29 Sep 2009 38,536 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 36,439 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

one dip beam not working

Fail 10 Sep 2008 36,439 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

one dip beam not working

Pass 7 Aug 2007 34,419 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Fail 7 Aug 2007 34,419 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 32,479 miles

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

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Fail 10 Jul 2006 32,479 miles

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)

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

How Reliable is the Honda 400?

Based on 1,546 MOT tests across 183 vehicles.

81.2%
Pass Rate
427
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
183
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 30
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 23
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 17
Headlamp aim too low 13
reflector on motorcycle missing 12
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J315 RTA is a 1999 Honda 400 in Red with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Honda 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 37,663 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 400 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J315 RTA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda 400 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 27 years old, this Honda 400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J315 RTA is a 1999 Honda 400, first registered on 10 September 1999.

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