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K499 RBK

1998 Honda CB400

Blue Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

36,131 mi
Last recorded36,131 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Honda CB40034,575 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK499 RBK
MakeHonda
ModelCB400
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 36,131 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 35,932 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 35,456 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 34,718 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 33,359 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 31,762 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 31,754 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 31,740 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 31,239 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 31,083 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 30,314 miles

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2005 30,011 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CB400?

Based on 9,585 MOT tests across 1,172 vehicles.

84.0%
Pass Rate
402
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
1,172
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 135
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 83
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 81
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 56
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 54
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K499 RBK is a 1998 Honda CB400 in Blue with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1998 Honda CB400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 34,575 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda CB400 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 135 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K499 RBK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CB400 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 28 years old, this Honda CB400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K499 RBK registered?

K499 RBK is a 1998 Honda CB400, first registered on 23 January 1998.

Is K499 RBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for K499 RBK shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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