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FKH 537T

1979 Honda CB400N

Blue Petrol 395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

31,666 mi
Last recorded31,666 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2012
Typical for 1979 Honda CB400N25,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKH 537T
MakeHonda
ModelCB400N
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Jan 2012 31,666 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

advise center stand new spring

advise new bar grips

Pass 19 Jan 2012 31,666 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

advise center stand new spring

advise new bar grips

Fail 17 Nov 2010 31,601 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

front brakes need service

Pass 17 Nov 2010 31,601 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

front brakes need service

Pass 10 Nov 2009 31,402 miles

Centre stand spring missing, elastic bungee substituted.

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 10 Nov 2009 31,402 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Centre stand spring missing, elastic bungee substituted.

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2008 31,093 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 31,093 miles

Front Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Fail 12 Nov 2008 31,050 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Fail 12 Nov 2008 31,050 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 29,904 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2007 29,904 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 27,522 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2005 24,688 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CB400N?

Based on 6,477 MOT tests across 1,063 vehicles.

81.4%
Pass Rate
317
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
1,063
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 107
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 63
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 57
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 51
Drive chain excessively loose 49
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FKH 537T is a 1979 Honda CB400N in Blue with a 395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1979 Honda CB400N models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 25,644 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 CB400N fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 107 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FKH 537T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CB400N typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 47 years old, this Honda CB400N is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FKH 537T registered?

FKH 537T is a 1979 Honda CB400N, first registered on 12 April 1979.

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