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L969 XHU

1997 Honda CBR400RR

White Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

20,298 mi
Last recorded20,298 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR400RR33,735 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL969 XHU
MakeHonda
ModelCBR400RR
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 20,298 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 20,259 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 20,163 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 20,069 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 20,068 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 20,006 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 19,832 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 19,549 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 19,549 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2017 18,676 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 17,768 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 17,030 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 16,203 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 16,181 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 16,170 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 16,125 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 16,125 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

How Reliable is the Honda CBR400RR?

Based on 4,149 MOT tests across 528 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
605
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
528
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 64
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 63
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 59
reflector on motorcycle missing 47
Footrest missing 37
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L969 XHU is a 1997 Honda CBR400RR in White with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1997 Honda CBR400RR models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 33,735 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda CBR400RR fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L969 XHU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBR400RR typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 29 years old, this Honda CBR400RR is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L969 XHU registered?

L969 XHU is a 1997 Honda CBR400RR, first registered on 15 September 1997.

Is L969 XHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L969 XHU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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