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R242 HAV

1997 Honda 400

White Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Honda 40025,018 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR242 HAV
MakeHonda
Model400
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2014

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

Fail 9 Dec 2014

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)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 8,441 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

No front brake light switch fitted

Fail 14 Apr 2012 8,441 miles

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)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 8,139 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Fail 9 Apr 2011 8,105 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 7,524 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 7,515 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 5,034 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 5,034 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jan 2006 3,524 miles

How Reliable is the Honda 400?

Based on 1,546 MOT tests across 183 vehicles.

81.2%
Pass Rate
427
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
183
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 30
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 23
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 17
Headlamp aim too low 13
reflector on motorcycle missing 12
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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.

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