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R989 BAW

1997 Honda CBR400RR

Black Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

9,996 mi
Last recorded9,996 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR400RR33,735 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR989 BAW
MakeHonda
ModelCBR400RR
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2022 9,996 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 9,964 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 9,409 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 8,308 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nail in rear tyre

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

exhaust omits smoke, but not considered excessive

Fail 28 Apr 2015 8,308 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nail in rear tyre

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

exhaust omits smoke, but not considered excessive

Pass 6 Oct 2012 5,735 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 5,467 miles

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 18 Jun 2010 5,467 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 2,718 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2007 2,274 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 2,274 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2006 2,086 miles

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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R989 BAW is a 1997 Honda CBR400RR in Black with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R989 BAW, 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 R989 BAW registered?

R989 BAW is a 1997 Honda CBR400RR, first registered on 8 October 1997.

Is R989 BAW safe to buy?

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