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K287 LYB

1998 Honda CBR400RR

Red Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

46,428 mi
Last recorded46,428 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR400RR35,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK287 LYB
MakeHonda
ModelCBR400RR
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc
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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 46,428 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 46,428 miles

Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 46,204 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 45,120 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 44,472 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 43,913 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 43,400 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 41,099 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 41,099 miles

Registration plate incorrect too small (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2016 38,765 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 37,991 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 3 May 2014 36,523 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 3 May 2014 36,523 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 25 Apr 2013 35,969 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2013 35,643 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 34,846 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 34,114 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 34,022 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 32,076 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 18 Oct 2008 31,988 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2007 29,656 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2007 29,654 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2006 23,120 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2006 23,120 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 8 Oct 2005 17,502 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 17,502 miles

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

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

non standard silencer , no markings

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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K287 LYB is a 1998 Honda CBR400RR in Red with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1998 Honda CBR400RR models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 35,458 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 K287 LYB, 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 28 years old, this Honda CBR400RR is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K287 LYB registered?

K287 LYB is a 1998 Honda CBR400RR, first registered on 26 May 1998.

Is K287 LYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for K287 LYB shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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