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B302 PLJ

1984 Honda CB400N

Red Petrol 395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,010 mi
Last recorded46,010 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2024
Typical for 1984 Honda CB400N29,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB302 PLJ
MakeHonda
ModelCB400N
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine395cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 20 Jul 2024 46,010 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Fork stanchions starting to pit/rust.

Front Tyre perished

Gear lever slightly bent.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Damper rod pitted/rusty. (5.3.2 (b))

No indicators fitted.

Rear Brake nearing end of useable range

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Sprocket hub worn

Steering stop damaged

Pass 15 Jul 2023 45,962 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

No indicators fitted.

Offside Fork yoke/steering stop slightly damaged.

Rear Brake nearing end of useable range

Rear Sprocket hub worn.

Pass 12 Jul 2022 45,912 miles

Brake nearing end of useable range

Clutch lever ball end missing

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

No indicators fitted

Rear Sprocket hub worn

Steering stop slightly damaged

Pass 24 Jul 2021 45,703 miles

Front brake and clutch lever ball ends missing/damaged.

Front brake master cylinder screws damaged.

No indicators fitted

Rear brake nearing end of useable range.

Rear sprocket hub slightly worn

Pass 11 Jul 2020 45,674 miles

Front brake lever and clutch lever ball ends missing/damaged.

Front brake master cylinder fixing screw damaged, advise attention.

No indicators fitted

Rear Sprockets hub worn

Pass 20 Jul 2019 45,607 miles

No indicators fitted

Rear sprocket carrier assy worn

Pass 7 Jul 2018 45,419 miles

Both clutch and brake lever ball ends missing/damaged.

Gear lever bent.

No indicators fitted, pre 1986.

Pass 8 Jul 2017 45,336 miles

Chain and sprockets worn

Front brake and clutch lever ball ends missing

Rear brake nearing end of useable range

Rear shock absorber damper rods worn

Pass 9 Jul 2016 45,187 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 44,951 miles

Headraces slightly loose

steering stop worn/damaged

Pass 1 Aug 2014 44,928 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 44,901 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 44,878 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 44,852 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

battery flat.

slight play in rear sprocket carrier.

Pass 26 Jul 2010 44,820 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 44,786 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

play in rear sprocket carrier bearing

Pass 17 Jul 2008 44,750 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 44,715 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 44,682 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 44,591 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

indicators not fitted

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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B302 PLJ is a 1984 Honda CB400N in Red with a 395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B302 PLJ, 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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B302 PLJ is a 1984 Honda CB400N, first registered on 24 October 1984.

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