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Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
this is a daylight mot test ,only to be used during daylight hours , not at times of seriously reduced visibility
Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)
Horn missing (1.7.1)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
No front brake light switch fitted
Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)
No front brake light switch fitted
Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)
Rear reflector on motorcycle deteriorated and function impaired (1.4.2a)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)
Nearside Front Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)
Nearside Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Nearside Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS
Centre Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Offside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Centre Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS
Centre Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the Honda 400?
Based on 1,546 MOT tests across 183 vehicles.
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R242 HAV is a 1997 Honda 400 in White with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
Across all 1997 Honda 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 25,018 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 400 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R242 HAV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Honda 400 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 29 years old, this Honda 400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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R242 HAV is a 1997 Honda 400, first registered on 24 October 1997.
Is R242 HAV safe to buy?
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