MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
53,069 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
exhaust stud missing.
front tyre under inflated.
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS
Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
exhaust stud missing.
front tyre under inflated.
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)
Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)
Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Footrest missing (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1) DANGEROUS
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Exhaust fowling on swingt arm.Front end missalligned.
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Honda CB400?
Based on 9,585 MOT tests across 1,172 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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H149 BGN is a 1997 Honda CB400 in Black with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1997 Honda CB400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 34,746 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 H149 BGN, 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 29 years old, this Honda CB400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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H149 BGN is a 1997 Honda CB400, first registered on 14 November 1997.
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