MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,031 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Outer Rear Lower Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)
Inner Front Upper Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Inner Front Lower Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
How Reliable is the Honda 400?
Based on 1,546 MOT tests across 183 vehicles.
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E278 AYB is a 1996 Honda 400 in Multi-colour with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1996 Honda 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 34,942 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E278 AYB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Honda 400 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 30 years old, this Honda 400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was E278 AYB registered?
E278 AYB is a 1996 Honda 400, first registered on 1 April 1996.
Is E278 AYB safe to buy?
The MOT history for E278 AYB shows 6 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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