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R871 VKX

1997 Honda CBR400RR

White Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

22,806 mi
Last recorded22,806 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR400RR33,735 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR871 VKX
MakeHonda
ModelCBR400RR
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 22,806 miles

Rear tyre valve stem slightly perished

Fail 23 May 2018 22,806 miles

Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Rear tyre valve stem slightly perished

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Apr 2018 22,802 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 22,800 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.00mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front wheel bearing not tested

Pass 25 Mar 2014 19,271 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 19,003 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 18,970 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 18,208 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 17,710 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 17,699 miles

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

How Reliable is the Honda CBR400RR?

Based on 4,149 MOT tests across 528 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
605
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
528
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 64
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 63
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 59
reflector on motorcycle missing 47
Footrest missing 37
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R871 VKX is a 1997 Honda CBR400RR in White with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Honda CBR400RR models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 33,735 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 CBR400RR fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R871 VKX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBR400RR typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 29 years old, this Honda CBR400RR is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R871 VKX registered?

R871 VKX is a 1997 Honda CBR400RR, first registered on 6 October 1997.

Is R871 VKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R871 VKX shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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