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EGV 477T

1979 Honda CB400

Red Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

39,275 mi
Last recorded39,275 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2011
Typical for 1979 Honda CB40028,592 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGV 477T
MakeHonda
ModelCB400
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2011 39,275 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 39,264 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 39,229 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 39,173 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 39,136 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 39,121 miles

Rear Rear position lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

How Reliable is the Honda CB400?

Based on 9,585 MOT tests across 1,172 vehicles.

84.0%
Pass Rate
402
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
1,172
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 135
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 83
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 81
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 56
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 54
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EGV 477T is a 1979 Honda CB400 in Red with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1979 Honda CB400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 28,592 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 CB400 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 135 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EGV 477T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CB400 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 47 years old, this Honda CB400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EGV 477T registered?

EGV 477T is a 1979 Honda CB400, first registered on 9 April 1979.

Is EGV 477T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EGV 477T shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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