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BCV 166T

1979 Honda CB400F

Red Petrol 408cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,083 mi
Last recorded30,083 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2013
Typical for 1979 Honda CB400F36,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCV 166T
MakeHonda
ModelCB400F
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine408cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2013 30,083 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 30,083 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 29,953 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 29,830 miles

coloured side light,not legal.

tank and seat are not fully secure.

Pass 30 Apr 2010 28,931 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 28,816 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 24 Mar 2006 28,525 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 28,525 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

How Reliable is the Honda CB400F?

Based on 5,003 MOT tests across 921 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
234
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
921
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 51
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 50
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 36
Horn not working 29
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 27
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BCV 166T is a 1979 Honda CB400F in Red with a 408cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1979 Honda CB400F models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 36,598 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 CB400F fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 51 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BCV 166T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CB400F typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 47 years old, this Honda CB400F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BCV 166T registered?

BCV 166T is a 1979 Honda CB400F, first registered on 11 April 1979.

Is BCV 166T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BCV 166T shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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