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J522 WJW

1996 Honda Cbr 400

Purple Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

75,060 mi
Last recorded75,060 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda Cbr 40036,266 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ522 WJW
MakeHonda
ModelCbr 400
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 75,060 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 69,735 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 69,735 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2016 69,561 miles

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

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

rear tyre on minimum limit.

Fail 15 Aug 2016 69,561 miles

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

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

Rear wheel spindle loose (2.4.A.2b)

rear tyre on minimum limit.

Pass 13 Jul 2015 69,056 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 69,056 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b)

Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

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

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

unable to check exhaust for leaks as machine will not start

Pass 24 May 2014 68,213 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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

Fail 24 May 2014 68,213 miles

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

Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 65,554 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 65,554 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 63,047 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 61,565 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 59,241 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 56,455 miles

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 56,455 miles

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 30 May 2008 53,565 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 51,674 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 48,309 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2006 48,309 miles

Offside Front Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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J522 WJW is a 1996 Honda Cbr 400 in Purple with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1996 Honda Cbr 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 36,266 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 J522 WJW, 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 30 years old, this Honda Cbr 400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J522 WJW registered?

J522 WJW is a 1996 Honda Cbr 400, first registered on 1 June 1996.

Is J522 WJW safe to buy?

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