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EGJ 123T

1978 Honda CB400F

Yellow Petrol 408cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,488 mi
Last recorded53,488 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2010
Typical for 1978 Honda CB400F31,286 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGJ 123T
MakeHonda
ModelCB400F
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine408cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2010 53,488 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Hydraulic brake control creeps under load. (3.1.4a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 51,409 miles

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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EGJ 123T is a 1978 Honda CB400F in Yellow with a 408cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 Honda CB400F models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 31,286 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 EGJ 123T, 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 48 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 EGJ 123T registered?

EGJ 123T is a 1978 Honda CB400F, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is EGJ 123T safe to buy?

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