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H149 BGN

1997 Honda CB400

Black Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,069 mi
Last recorded53,069 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda CB40034,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH149 BGN
MakeHonda
ModelCB400
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2015 53,069 miles

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.

Fail 24 Jan 2015 53,069 miles

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.

Pass 14 Dec 2010 3,063 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 70,170 miles

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)

Fail 25 Nov 2009 70,170 miles

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.

Pass 13 Sep 2008 61,007 miles

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.

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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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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