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R642 GMV

1999 Honda CBR400

Red Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

37,624 mi
Last recorded37,624 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 1999 Honda CBR40033,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR642 GMV
MakeHonda
ModelCBR400
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 37,624 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 May 2019 35,270 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 12 May 2018 34,442 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 12 May 2018 34,442 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 32,810 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 32,805 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Throttle operating incorrectly sticking. (6.2.1f)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 30,549 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 30,525 miles

rear brake making noise

Fail 11 Jun 2014 30,525 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

rear brake making noise

Pass 1 Jul 2013 30,402 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 29,717 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 24,134 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 16,955 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 3 May 2008 14,358 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 12,165 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 10,072 miles

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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R642 GMV is a 1999 Honda CBR400 in Red with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1999 Honda CBR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 33,301 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 R642 GMV, 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 27 years old, this Honda CBR400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R642 GMV registered?

R642 GMV is a 1999 Honda CBR400, first registered on 6 April 1999.

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