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L175 RET

1996 Honda CBR400

White Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

37,952 mi
Last recorded37,952 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda CBR40038,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL175 RET
MakeHonda
ModelCBR400
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 37,952 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 37,425 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 36,683 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 34,482 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 33,791 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 33,699 miles

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

Front Tyre perishing

Pass 13 Dec 2018 31,504 miles

Front Tyre perishing

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 21 Jun 2014 31,488 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 31,231 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 30,930 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 30,928 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 30,047 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 28,130 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 27,829 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 26,332 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 26,332 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

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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L175 RET is a 1996 Honda CBR400 in White with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L175 RET, 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 L175 RET registered?

L175 RET is a 1996 Honda CBR400, first registered on 30 October 1996.

Is L175 RET safe to buy?

The MOT history for L175 RET shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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