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E552 CVM

1998 Honda Cbr 400

Yellow Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

50,859 mi
Last recorded50,859 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Honda Cbr 40027,683 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE552 CVM
MakeHonda
ModelCbr 400
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 50,859 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 50,859 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 48,550 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 48,550 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 46,087 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 46,080 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e) DANGEROUS

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2012 43,321 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2011 36,056 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 36,056 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 34,144 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 34,144 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cbr 400?

Based on 1,933 MOT tests across 265 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
463
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
265
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 40
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 38
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 33
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 27
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 25
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E552 CVM is a 1998 Honda Cbr 400 in Yellow with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1998 Honda Cbr 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 27,683 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 Cbr 400 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E552 CVM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbr 400 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 28 years old, this Honda Cbr 400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E552 CVM registered?

E552 CVM is a 1998 Honda Cbr 400, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is E552 CVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E552 CVM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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