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J427 WRX

1998 Honda CBR400

White Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

1,754 mi
Last recorded1,754 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR40036,934 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ427 WRX
MakeHonda
ModelCBR400
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 1,754 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 1,753 miles

Offside Front indicator lens missing

Fail 22 Jun 2019 1,753 miles

Offside Front indicator lens missing

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 1,753 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 1,753 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded fairing head (6.1.1a)

Rear Upper Motorcycle structure slightly corroded seat sub frame (6.1.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 1,096 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 804 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 308 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 33,664 miles

bolts missing from exhaust

Pass 27 Jun 2011 32,288 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

rear foot rests need lubricatin

Pass 7 Jul 2010 30,518 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front brakes noisy

off side mirror broken

rear foot rest tucked under side panel

Fail 6 Jul 2010 30,514 miles

Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front brakes noisy

off side mirror broken

rear foot rest tucked under side panel

Pass 1 Jul 2009 27,848 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 26,351 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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J427 WRX is a 1998 Honda CBR400 in White with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1998 Honda CBR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 36,934 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 J427 WRX, 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 28 years old, this Honda CBR400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J427 WRX registered?

J427 WRX is a 1998 Honda CBR400, first registered on 10 June 1998.

Is J427 WRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J427 WRX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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