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K936 RBK

1998 Honda Cb 400

Black Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

9,951 mi
Last recorded9,951 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 1998 Honda Cb 40028,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK936 RBK
MakeHonda
ModelCb 400
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc
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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2022 9,951 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Rear Brake Fluid Level Cannot Be Checked As Reservoir Painted

Fail 8 Sep 2022 9,951 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Rear Brake Fluid Level Cannot Be Checked As Reservoir Painted

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2021 9,944 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2021 9,944 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 4,797 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 3,252 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 2,863 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 1,979 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 1,318 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 1,313 miles

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Only 50% of rear position lamps illuminated

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Tyres lightly perished

Pass 28 May 2014 885 miles

Front forks staunchions corroded

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear tyre cut/split & starting to perish

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 21 May 2014 875 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front forks staunchions corroded

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear tyre cut/split & starting to perish

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 May 2013 52,981 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 52,971 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2012 50,787 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 47,504 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 43,619 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2010 43,619 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 20 May 2009 39,050 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 35,104 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 5 May 2007 31,973 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 30,284 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cb 400?

Based on 1,387 MOT tests across 172 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
437
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
172
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 21
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 16
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 15
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 15
wheel bearings have excessive free play 9
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K936 RBK is a 1998 Honda Cb 400 in Black with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1998 Honda Cb 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 28,020 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 Cb 400 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K936 RBK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cb 400 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 28 years old, this Honda Cb 400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K936 RBK registered?

K936 RBK is a 1998 Honda Cb 400, first registered on 11 December 1998.

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