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J767 SWL

1997 Honda CB400

Maroon Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

21,049 mi
Last recorded21,049 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 Honda CB40034,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ767 SWL
MakeHonda
ModelCB400
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2024 21,049 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 15,703 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play **rear carrier bearing** (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 15,703 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play **Rear carrier bearing** (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 11,178 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 5,558 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 4,997 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 4,963 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 4,954 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 11 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 5 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 61,363 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded banjo (3.2.B2a)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 60,949 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

front brake union rusty

Pass 3 Jul 2014 58,981 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 58,981 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 58,970 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

fork stansions pitted

Pass 26 Mar 2013 58,970 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

fork stansions pitted

Pass 4 May 2011 58,965 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 57,533 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 22 Apr 2010 57,533 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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
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J767 SWL is a 1997 Honda CB400 in Maroon with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 J767 SWL, 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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What year was J767 SWL registered?

J767 SWL is a 1997 Honda CB400, first registered on 18 May 1997.

Is J767 SWL safe to buy?

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