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E163 NOW

1988 Honda CBR400

Black Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

42,210 mi
Last recorded42,210 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2012
Typical for 1988 Honda CBR40033,262 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE163 NOW
MakeHonda
ModelCBR400
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2012 42,210 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 42,210 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 41,352 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 40,457 miles

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Fail 24 Jul 2010 40,449 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 39,486 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2009 39,486 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

screen missing

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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E163 NOW is a 1988 Honda CBR400 in Black with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1988 Honda CBR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 33,262 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 CBR400 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 154 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E163 NOW, 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 38 years old, this Honda CBR400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E163 NOW registered?

E163 NOW is a 1988 Honda CBR400, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E163 NOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E163 NOW shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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