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K353 PHU

2002 Honda CB400

Silver Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

2,570 mi
Last recorded2,570 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda CB40037,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK353 PHU
MakeHonda
ModelCB400
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 2,570 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2025 2,541 miles

Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

no front mudguard fitted at time of test

zero mileage as bike has had new clocks fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2022 4,270 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake disc worn, but not excessively Advise Disc At 1 mm (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 36,274 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 35,749 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2017 34,297 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2017 34,297 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 33,404 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2015 33,404 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2008 33,147 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 33,135 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2007 31,592 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 29,149 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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K353 PHU is a 2002 Honda CB400 in Silver with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2002 Honda CB400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 37,844 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 K353 PHU, 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 24 years old, this Honda CB400 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was K353 PHU registered?

K353 PHU is a 2002 Honda CB400, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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