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A804 WAV

1984 Honda CB400N

Purple Petrol 395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2014
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,780 mi
Last recorded49,780 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2013
Typical for 1984 Honda CB400N29,807 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA804 WAV
MakeHonda
ModelCB400N
Year1984
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine395cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2013 49,780 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 49,467 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2012 49,455 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2009 48,919 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 48,919 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 21 Apr 2009 48,909 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front suspension assembly component excessively misaligned (2.3.1)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 9 Apr 2009 48,837 miles

Front Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 48,289 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 48,285 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 29 Mar 2008 48,256 miles

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2007 44,796 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 42,491 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Honda CB400N?

Based on 6,477 MOT tests across 1,063 vehicles.

81.4%
Pass Rate
317
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
1,063
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 107
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 63
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 57
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 51
Drive chain excessively loose 49
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A804 WAV is a 1984 Honda CB400N in Purple with a 395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1984 Honda CB400N models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 29,807 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 CB400N fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 107 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A804 WAV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CB400N typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 42 years old, this Honda CB400N is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A804 WAV is a 1984 Honda CB400N, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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