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E47 OBF

1996 Honda CBR400

Purple Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,377 mi
Last recorded71,377 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 1996 Honda CBR40038,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE47 OBF
MakeHonda
ModelCBR400
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 71,377 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 17 Jan 2017 65,807 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 39,420 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 56,339 miles

Clutch worn

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front tyre centre tread repaired

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 54,844 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 54,370 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2012 54,285 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2011 53,537 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 15 May 2010 53,108 miles

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Motorcycle converted for solo use (pillion foot rest removed at time of test).

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 50,351 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 50,338 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2006 43,663 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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E47 OBF is a 1996 Honda CBR400 in Purple with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 E47 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 E47 OBF registered?

E47 OBF is a 1996 Honda CBR400, first registered on 4 July 1996.

Is E47 OBF safe to buy?

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