MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,563 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Offside Upper Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Offside Upper Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
How Reliable is the Honda CBR400?
Based on 8,007 MOT tests across 1,110 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J438 JOU is a 1991 Honda CBR400 in Blue with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1991 Honda CBR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 40,936 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 J438 JOU, 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 35 years old, this Honda CBR400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was J438 JOU registered?
J438 JOU is a 1991 Honda CBR400, first registered on 31 December 1991.
Is J438 JOU safe to buy?
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