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H215 HEC

1996 Honda CBR400

Orange Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

44,608 mi
Last recorded44,608 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda CBR40038,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH215 HEC
MakeHonda
ModelCBR400
Year1996
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 44,608 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 43,845 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 43,710 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 43,615 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 43,598 miles

Nearside Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Rear Tyre fouling another component chain guard (5.2.3 (f))

Offside indicator flashes faster than nearside

Pass 18 Sep 2019 42,578 miles

main beam warning light not working

Pass 14 Jun 2018 42,611 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 41,045 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 41,017 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 41,007 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 4 May 2013 40,939 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

pinch bolt missing out of front r/h fork

Pass 12 Apr 2012 40,127 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 40,127 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 39,370 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 39,370 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Fail 27 Mar 2010 39,365 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

Rear Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

chain very dry

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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H215 HEC is a 1996 Honda CBR400 in Orange with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 H215 HEC, 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 H215 HEC registered?

H215 HEC is a 1996 Honda CBR400, first registered on 19 June 1996.

Is H215 HEC safe to buy?

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