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B8 ROO

1996 Honda CBR400

Black Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

25,607 mi
Last recorded25,607 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda CBR40038,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 ROO
MakeHonda
ModelCBR400
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 25,607 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 25,488 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 25,281 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 25,273 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 25,273 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 1 May 2021 25,200 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 25,182 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 24,779 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2017 24,607 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 23,406 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 21,708 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 21,118 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 21,004 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 19,930 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 19,930 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Starter fault, could not run bike to check exhaust system

Pass 29 May 2008 18,928 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 18,774 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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B8 ROO is a 1996 Honda CBR400 in Black with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1996 Honda CBR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 38,928 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 B8 ROO, 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 30 years old, this Honda CBR400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B8 ROO registered?

B8 ROO is a 1996 Honda CBR400, first registered on 15 March 1996.

Is B8 ROO safe to buy?

The MOT history for B8 ROO shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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