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K496 RBK

1998 Honda 400

Green Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

166 mi
Last recorded166 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Honda 40035,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK496 RBK
MakeHonda
Model400
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 166 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 166 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies rear stop switch not working (1.3.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 166 miles

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

top box attached to seat

Fail 23 Feb 2016 166 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

top box attached to seat

Pass 26 Feb 2015 166 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 24 Feb 2015 166 miles

Brake pedal is inoperative (3.1.3c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b) DANGEROUS

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 166 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 166 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 166 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 166 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 166 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

Nocking noise from front suspension when brake applied, n/s front inner brake pad lose

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 99,921 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 94,174 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 89,258 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 83,068 miles

How Reliable is the Honda 400?

Based on 1,546 MOT tests across 183 vehicles.

81.2%
Pass Rate
427
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
183
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 30
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 23
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 17
Headlamp aim too low 13
reflector on motorcycle missing 12
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K496 RBK is a 1998 Honda 400 in Green with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Honda 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 35,484 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 K496 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 28 years old, this Honda 400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K496 RBK is a 1998 Honda 400, first registered on 19 January 1998.

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