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BGH 768S

1978 Honda 400 Four

Red Petrol 408cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

50,107 mi
Last recorded50,107 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1978 Honda 400 Four39,299 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGH 768S
MakeHonda
Model400 Four
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine408cc
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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 50,107 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 50,106 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 49,909 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 49,908 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 49,786 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 49,689 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 49,617 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 49,531 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 49,438 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 49,207 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2015 48,550 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 47,660 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 45,516 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 44,025 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2011 43,390 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 41,262 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 41,262 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 39,181 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 38,359 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

left front engine bolt missing

rear brake adjuster nut not adjusted on a full nut

Fail 12 Apr 2008 38,356 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp dipped beam flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.2c)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Lower Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

left front engine bolt missing

rear brake adjuster nut not adjusted on a full nut

Pass 4 Mar 2006 37,092 miles

How Reliable is the Honda 400 Four?

Based on 968 MOT tests across 161 vehicles.

88.3%
Pass Rate
236
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
161
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 16
Headlamp aim too high 5
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 5
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 5
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 5
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BGH 768S is a 1978 Honda 400 Four in Red with a 408cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1978 Honda 400 Four models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.7% with a typical mileage of 39,299 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 400 Four fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BGH 768S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda 400 Four typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 48 years old, this Honda 400 Four is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BGH 768S registered?

BGH 768S is a 1978 Honda 400 Four, first registered on 1 March 1978.

Is BGH 768S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BGH 768S shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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