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E305 CGK

1996 Honda CBR400

Black Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,643 mi
Last recorded48,643 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 1996 Honda CBR40038,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE305 CGK
MakeHonda
ModelCBR400
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 48,643 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 48,643 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2017 46,277 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 44,733 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 43,006 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 42,975 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 42,718 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 41,566 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 6 Nov 2012 41,566 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 5 May 2011 41,534 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 41,534 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 41,248 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2008 30,390 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 39,388 miles

Offside Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 36,192 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2006 32,776 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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E305 CGK is a 1996 Honda CBR400 in Black with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E305 CGK, 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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E305 CGK is a 1996 Honda CBR400, first registered on 18 April 1996.

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