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JRR 543V

1980 Honda CB400N

Black Petrol 395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

47,950 mi
Last recorded47,950 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2009
Typical for 1980 Honda CB400N26,425 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRR 543V
MakeHonda
ModelCB400N
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine395cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2009 47,950 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 47,009 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 46,994 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Fail 29 Jan 2008 46,985 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 45,994 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 45,994 miles

Offside Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 44,947 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CB400N?

Based on 6,477 MOT tests across 1,063 vehicles.

81.4%
Pass Rate
317
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
1,063
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 107
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 63
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 57
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 51
Drive chain excessively loose 49
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JRR 543V is a 1980 Honda CB400N in Black with a 395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1980 Honda CB400N models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 26,425 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 CB400N fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 107 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JRR 543V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CB400N typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 46 years old, this Honda CB400N is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JRR 543V registered?

JRR 543V is a 1980 Honda CB400N, first registered on 1 June 1980.

Is JRR 543V safe to buy?

The MOT history for JRR 543V shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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