1992 Honda CBR400RR 0.4L Petrol · K377 XEL

The February 2026 MOT at 34,074 miles resulted in a pass, but the tester noted several advisories that have appeared repeatedly over the years. These recurring points indicate a stable pattern of wear rather than a sudden deterioration. The advisories include steering head bearing stiffness, rear brake pads near the minimum limit, a slightly loose and worn drive chain, and a distorted front wheel bead rim. Despite being 34 years old, the motorcycle has covered only about 34,000 miles, averaging roughly 1,000 miles per year. The longest gap in the record runs from the 2012 test at 18,263 miles to the 2014 test at 23,422 miles, showing just over 5,000 miles added in two years. After 2016 the bike remained largely unused, with the next test not occurring until 2019 and the mileage then rising only another 4,500 miles by 2026. Such low use often means long periods of standing, which can promote corrosion in areas not stressed by regular riding. A prospective buyer should pay close attention to the steering head bearings for any notchiness or binding, as this issue has been logged since 2015. The rear brake pads should be measured; they have repeatedly hovered close to the legal limit and may need replacement soon. Inspect the drive chain for proper tension and wear; the advisories suggest it is approaching the end of its service life. Check the front wheel rim for distortion and the tyre tread depth, especially given the 2014 failure for a worn front tyre and the 2016 rear tyre advisory. Finally, verify that the front stop lamp illuminates promptly when the brake is applied, since a fault was recorded in 2014.