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K177 PFB

1998 Honda CB400

Black Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2023
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

2,549 mi
Last recorded2,549 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2022
Typical for 1998 Honda CB40034,575 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK177 PFB
MakeHonda
ModelCB400
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2022 2,549 miles

Front mudguard not fitted at time of test

Rear mudguard not fitted at time of test

Fail 12 Feb 2022 2,549 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front mudguard not fitted at time of test

Rear mudguard not fitted at time of test

Pass 1 Oct 2020 2,151 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 2,151 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 2,088 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear no mudguard fitted at time of test

Fail 30 Aug 2019 2,088 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear no mudguard fitted at time of test

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 801 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 24 May 2018 801 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible kick up of beam to wrong side (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible beam kick up to wrong side (4.1.4 (c))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2015 126 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2015 126 miles

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)

Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars lock stop inop (2.1.2b)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied fouling frame (3.1.3c)

Fail 6 Apr 2013 40,061 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 40,061 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 39,804 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 39,804 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2008 39,464 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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K177 PFB is a 1998 Honda CB400 in Black with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1998 Honda CB400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 34,575 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 K177 PFB, 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 28 years old, this Honda CB400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K177 PFB is a 1998 Honda CB400, first registered on 9 February 1998.

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