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JFL 848N

1975 Honda CB400F

Purple Petrol 408cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,382 mi
Last recorded40,382 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2009
Typical for 1975 Honda CB400F29,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFL 848N
MakeHonda
ModelCB400F
Year1975
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine408cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2009 40,382 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 39,141 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2008 39,103 miles

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

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

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 39,065 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 22 Dec 2005 38,899 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake component has been modified. (3.1.5)

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

How Reliable is the Honda CB400F?

Based on 5,003 MOT tests across 921 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
234
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
921
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 51
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 50
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 36
Horn not working 29
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 27
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JFL 848N is a 1975 Honda CB400F in Purple with a 408cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1975 Honda CB400F models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 29,236 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 CB400F fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 51 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JFL 848N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CB400F typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 51 years old, this Honda CB400F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JFL 848N registered?

JFL 848N is a 1975 Honda CB400F, first registered on 16 July 1975.

Is JFL 848N safe to buy?

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