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G954 FPU

1990 Honda CBR400

Purple Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

46,456 mi
Last recorded46,456 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Honda CBR40035,580 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG954 FPU
MakeHonda
ModelCBR400
Year1990
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 46,456 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 43,729 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 40,395 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 39,951 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2011 39,951 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 39,439 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2009 39,439 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2008 39,417 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2007 36,082 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 35,013 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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G954 FPU is a 1990 Honda CBR400 in Purple with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1990 Honda CBR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 35,580 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 G954 FPU, 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 36 years old, this Honda CBR400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G954 FPU registered?

G954 FPU is a 1990 Honda CBR400, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G954 FPU safe to buy?

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