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G71 TAG

1996 Honda CBR400RR

Multi-colour Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,281 mi
Last recorded43,281 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda CBR400RR35,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG71 TAG
MakeHonda
ModelCBR400RR
Year1996
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 43,281 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 43,164 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2023 43,160 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 42,608 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Apr 2021 42,595 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Drive chain sprocket excessively loose Cush drive rubbers worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Footrest insecure left footrest (6.2.12 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak left fork seal leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp not working Front lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose centre exhaust bracket broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

idle speed goes high on tickover

Pass 26 Apr 2019 41,029 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 39,777 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 39,748 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

drive chain tight

Pass 12 Aug 2014 34,051 miles

Rear brake disc corroded.

Fail 31 Jul 2014 34,051 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear brake disc corroded.

Pass 9 Nov 2009 33,837 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 32,542 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CBR400RR?

Based on 4,149 MOT tests across 528 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
605
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
528
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 64
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 63
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 59
reflector on motorcycle missing 47
Footrest missing 37
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G71 TAG is a 1996 Honda CBR400RR in Multi-colour with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Honda CBR400RR models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 35,337 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 CBR400RR fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G71 TAG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBR400RR typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 30 years old, this Honda CBR400RR is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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G71 TAG is a 1996 Honda CBR400RR, first registered on 13 November 1996.

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