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JHJ 79V

1979 Honda CB400F

Yellow Petrol 408cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

37,460 mi
Last recorded37,460 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 1979 Honda CB400F36,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHJ 79V
MakeHonda
ModelCB400F
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine408cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 37,460 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 37,212 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 37,117 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 36,490 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

rear tyre low

Pass 5 Aug 2014
Pass 19 Aug 2013 34,388 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 33,306 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 32,938 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 32,245 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 31,225 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front Side Light Not Working.

Fail 23 Jul 2009 31,332 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front Side Light Not Working.

Pass 21 Jul 2008 30,045 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 29,474 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 28,704 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 28,207 miles

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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JHJ 79V is a 1979 Honda CB400F in Yellow with a 408cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1979 Honda CB400F models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 36,598 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 JHJ 79V, 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 47 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 JHJ 79V registered?

JHJ 79V is a 1979 Honda CB400F, first registered on 16 August 1979.

Is JHJ 79V safe to buy?

The MOT history for JHJ 79V shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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