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J31 CBR

1993 Honda CBR400

Black Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

26,170 mi
Last recorded26,170 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Honda CBR40040,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ31 CBR
MakeHonda
ModelCBR400
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 26,170 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 26,032 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 25,746 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 25,136 miles

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 24,863 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 24,527 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 25,847 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 23,156 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 23,055 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 23,055 miles

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.4a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 21,533 miles

reg plate has text between upper and lower characters, but unlikely to be misread

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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J31 CBR is a 1993 Honda CBR400 in Black with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1993 Honda CBR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 40,720 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 J31 CBR, 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 33 years old, this Honda CBR400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J31 CBR?

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What year was J31 CBR registered?

J31 CBR is a 1993 Honda CBR400, first registered on 2 May 1993.

Is J31 CBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J31 CBR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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