MOT Status
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56,871 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute not flashing (4.4.4 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Front Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)
Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)
Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)
Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)
Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Honda CB400?
Based on 9,585 MOT tests across 1,172 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J255 PBV is a 1997 Honda CB400 in Black with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 J255 PBV, 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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J255 PBV is a 1997 Honda CB400, first registered on 23 May 1997.
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