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M453 NOD

1995 Honda CBR400

Black Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2012
Tests12 (5 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate41.7%

Mileage

28,972 mi
Last recorded28,972 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2013
Typical for 1995 Honda CBR40037,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM453 NOD
MakeHonda
ModelCBR400
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

5 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2013 28,972 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

rear brake hose over stretched

Fail 24 May 2013 28,972 miles

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

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables (2.1.2c)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Fail 3 Apr 2013 28,972 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables (2.1.2c)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables (2.1.2c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2011 28,972 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2011 28,972 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 28,972 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2010 28,972 miles

Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 28,972 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2009 28,972 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front 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)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 28,972 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 28,972 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 28,972 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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M453 NOD is a 1995 Honda CBR400 in Black with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.

Across all 1995 Honda CBR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 37,562 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 M453 NOD, 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 31 years old, this Honda CBR400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M453 NOD registered?

M453 NOD is a 1995 Honda CBR400, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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