Model report · 2005–2025
HONDA CBR400 NC29
399cc
Petrol
Class 2
82.0%
first-time pass rate
9.9%
failed outright
29,790
median miles at test
111
MOT tests, 2005–2025
What fails on a CBR400 NC29
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering and suspension |
|
7 | 25 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
6 | 21.4 |
| brakes |
|
4 | 14.3 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
2 | 7.1 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
2 | 7.1 |
| structure and attachments |
|
2 | 7.1 |
| body and structure |
|
2 | 7.1 |
| suspension |
|
1 | 3.6 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
1 | 3.6 |
| driving controls |
|
1 | 3.6 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
same type, similar capacity, high test volume
On first-time pass rate the CBR400 NC29 beats 1 of its 1 closest rivals (HONDA CBR400).
Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the CBR400 NC29.