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G298 DEJ

2005 Honda CB400

Black Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

45,859 mi
Last recorded45,859 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Honda CB40024,808 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG298 DEJ
MakeHonda
ModelCB400
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2016 45,859 miles

Front Decelerometer brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (verified by road test) (3.3.E1e)

Rear Decelerometer brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (verified by road test) (3.3.E1e)

Fail 19 Feb 2016 45,859 miles

Front Decelerometer brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.E1e)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Rear Decelerometer brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (verified by road test) (3.3.E1e)

Fail 10 Jan 2016 45,859 miles

Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

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

Front pads worn

Fail 13 Nov 2015 45,859 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly housing loose (6.2.1f)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 35,130 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 35,019 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Front Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 29,189 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 24,718 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 20,484 miles

front brake hose fitted with alloy fittings

Fail 9 Nov 2011 20,484 miles

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

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

front brake hose fitted with alloy fittings

Fail 13 Nov 2007 20,479 miles

Floor brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.C1b)

Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.C1a)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has an excessively eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

front brake union bolts top /bottom are alloy

rear tyre on wear bars

Pass 25 Jul 2006 14,241 miles

DENT IN FRAME (OFFSIDE)

FITTED ALLOY UNION BOLTS FRONT BRAKE

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

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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G298 DEJ is a 2005 Honda CB400 in Black with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2005 Honda CB400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 24,808 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 G298 DEJ, 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 21 years old, this Honda CB400 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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G298 DEJ is a 2005 Honda CB400, first registered on 4 February 2005.

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