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J554 WRF

1996 Honda CBR400

White Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

18,932 mi
Last recorded18,932 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda CBR40038,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ554 WRF
MakeHonda
ModelCBR400
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 18,932 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 17,217 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 17,217 miles

Rear Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2024 16,446 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 14,954 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 13,400 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 11,813 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2016 10,749 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 5,407 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 1,485 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 99,475 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 99,475 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 17 May 2012 82,389 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 10 May 2012 82,113 miles

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 69,680 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

One headlight dip beam not working

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2011 69,680 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

One headlight dip beam not working

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 69,532 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 68,098 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 12 May 2008 65,869 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 61,365 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 55,584 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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J554 WRF is a 1996 Honda CBR400 in White with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1996 Honda CBR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 38,928 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 J554 WRF, 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 30 years old, this Honda CBR400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J554 WRF registered?

J554 WRF is a 1996 Honda CBR400, first registered on 1 March 1996.

Is J554 WRF safe to buy?

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