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K224 PFB

1998 Honda CB400

Silver Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

4,144 mi
Last recorded4,144 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Honda CB40034,575 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK224 PFB
MakeHonda
ModelCB400
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2019 4,144 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 4,008 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 2,261 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 99,713 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 91,738 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 91,738 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 22 May 2013 84,394 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

front brake discs are not a matching pair

rear brake disc corroded

tight spot in drive chain

Fail 15 May 2013 84,394 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

front brake discs are not a matching pair

rear brake disc corroded

tight spot in drive chain

Pass 3 May 2012 83,769 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Fail 3 May 2012 83,769 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 6 May 2011 83,598 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 83,054 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 82,122 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2008 81,018 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2008 80,764 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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

front discs are not the same material

near side brake disc worn close to limit

Pass 4 May 2007 79,155 miles

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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K224 PFB is a 1998 Honda CB400 in Silver with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K224 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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K224 PFB is a 1998 Honda CB400, first registered on 12 March 1998.

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