MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,424 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
advise + poor starting problems
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
advise = both rear shock absorbers have top and bottom bush wear
advise = front brake pads wearing low
advise = fuel filler cap seal in poor condition
advise = slight weep from left hand fork leg
How Reliable is the Honda 400?
Based on 1,546 MOT tests across 183 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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K281 RBK is a 1997 Honda 400 in Blue with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1997 Honda 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 25,018 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 K281 RBK, 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 29 years old, this Honda 400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was K281 RBK registered?
K281 RBK is a 1997 Honda 400, first registered on 14 July 1997.
Is K281 RBK safe to buy?
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