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N982 MFR

1998 Honda CBR400

Red Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

60,624 mi
Last recorded60,624 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR40036,934 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN982 MFR
MakeHonda
ModelCBR400
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 60,624 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

Pass 7 Oct 2024 60,402 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap seal perished

Fail 2 Oct 2024 60,397 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 55,866 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 55,706 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 52,097 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2021 48,590 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened The disk is marked (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2021 48,590 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened The disk is marked (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 28 May 2020 43,002 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 May 2019 38,873 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 37,465 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 27,672 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 25,511 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 25,226 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 24,906 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 24,779 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 24,290 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 23,272 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2008 23,272 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2007 22,987 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 22,631 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 22,631 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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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N982 MFR is a 1998 Honda CBR400 in Red with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1998 Honda CBR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 36,934 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 CBR400 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 154 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N982 MFR, 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 28 years old, this Honda CBR400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N982 MFR registered?

N982 MFR is a 1998 Honda CBR400, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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The MOT history for N982 MFR shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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