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K978 LVG

1997 Honda CB400

Silver Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,203 mi
Last recorded34,203 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2021
Typical for 1997 Honda CB40034,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK978 LVG
MakeHonda
ModelCB400
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2021 34,203 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 31,141 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 30,774 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 29,910 miles

Nearside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 29,046 miles

Nearside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Offside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 28,509 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 26,824 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 25,541 miles

Nearside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Offside Rear spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 25,422 miles

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

Nearside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Offside Rear spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 24,103 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 23,062 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 21,670 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 20,254 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 19,291 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2009 19,291 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 17,768 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 17,765 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 16,545 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 16,545 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 14,254 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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K978 LVG is a 1997 Honda CB400 in Silver with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Honda CB400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 34,746 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 K978 LVG, 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 29 years old, this Honda CB400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K978 LVG registered?

K978 LVG is a 1997 Honda CB400, first registered on 21 February 1997.

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