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BHG 81R

1977 Honda CB400F

Yellow Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,991 mi
Last recorded29,991 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 1977 Honda CB400F29,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHG 81R
MakeHonda
ModelCB400F
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 29,991 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 36,495 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2010 36,495 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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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BHG 81R is a 1977 Honda CB400F in Yellow with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1977 Honda CB400F models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 29,536 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 BHG 81R, 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 49 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 BHG 81R registered?

BHG 81R is a 1977 Honda CB400F, first registered on 31 December 1977.

Is BHG 81R safe to buy?

The MOT history for BHG 81R shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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