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R449 TCH

1997 Honda CBR400

Maroon Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,309 mi
Last recorded48,309 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2020
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR40035,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR449 TCH
MakeHonda
ModelCBR400
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2020 48,309 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 46,922 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 46,554 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' around straight ahead position (2.2.1b)

Fail 17 Feb 2018 46,554 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' around straight ahead position (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 44,404 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 44,391 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 44,379 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 43,017 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 41,065 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 41,065 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 350 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 342 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 342 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 5 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 29,697 miles

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

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

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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R449 TCH is a 1997 Honda CBR400 in Maroon with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Honda CBR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 35,132 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 R449 TCH, 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 29 years old, this Honda CBR400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R449 TCH registered?

R449 TCH is a 1997 Honda CBR400, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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