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F861 JYA

1998 Honda CB400

Silver Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

62,492 mi
Last recorded62,492 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda CB40034,575 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF861 JYA
MakeHonda
ModelCB400
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 62,492 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 May 2025 62,492 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 62,498 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2023 62,492 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 62,492 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 62,492 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 61,960 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Chain guard not fitted

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 60,231 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 60,210 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Chain guard missing ()

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 57,675 miles

Chain guard missing

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 54,582 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 10 May 2012 49,208 miles

Outer Front Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2011 48,058 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 46,978 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009

Offside Front Lower Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Rear Lower Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 12 Jan 2008 44,502 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 42,690 miles

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
Full Honda CB400 reliability report

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F861 JYA is a 1998 Honda CB400 in Silver with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1998 Honda CB400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 34,575 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 F861 JYA, 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 28 years old, this Honda CB400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F861 JYA registered?

F861 JYA is a 1998 Honda CB400, first registered on 20 May 1998.

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