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RDZ 2897

1993 Honda CBR400RR

Red Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,392 mi
Last recorded15,392 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Honda CBR400RR35,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDZ 2897
MakeHonda
ModelCBR400RR
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 15,392 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2024 15,037 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 14,064 miles

Offside Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Apr 2023 14,064 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 12,475 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 10,965 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 10,099 miles

All lights and switches covered,to be used in daylight only.

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front mud Gard bolts loose

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 May 2019 10,099 miles

All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front mud Gard bolts loose

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2015 9,570 miles

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

lights covered and no indicators present at time of test,bike should only be used during daylight hours.

Pass 3 Mar 2010 77,770 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 74,683 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Fail 16 Feb 2009 74,683 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 65,016 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Fail 28 Feb 2008 65,016 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 58,804 miles

slight play in front wheel bearing crack in rear number plate

Pass 7 Feb 2006 45,862 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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RDZ 2897 is a 1993 Honda CBR400RR in Red with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1993 Honda CBR400RR models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 35,564 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 RDZ 2897, 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 33 years old, this Honda CBR400RR is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RDZ 2897 registered?

RDZ 2897 is a 1993 Honda CBR400RR, first registered on 1 February 1993.

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