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E186 OBF

1996 Honda CBR400

Black Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

79,845 mi
Last recorded79,845 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 1996 Honda CBR40038,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE186 OBF
MakeHonda
ModelCBR400
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 79,845 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 79,845 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 11 May 2018 76,948 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 76,773 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired On lowest limits (1.2.3a)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 75,111 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2016 75,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high dip is main and vice versa (1.6)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 74,995 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 73,706 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 72,984 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 69,552 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

rear left indicator deteriorated

Pass 20 Aug 2010 58,254 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2010 58,254 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.4a)

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 50,617 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 44,576 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2008 44,576 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 39,263 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 39,263 miles

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 35,128 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

gear lever stiff

Fail 12 Aug 2006 35,125 miles

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear Brake component is severely distorted (3.1.5)

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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E186 OBF is a 1996 Honda CBR400 in Black with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 E186 OBF, 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.

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What year was E186 OBF registered?

E186 OBF is a 1996 Honda CBR400, first registered on 20 November 1996.

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