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L143 WOT

1998 Honda CB400

Red Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

13,519 mi
Last recorded13,519 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Honda CB40034,575 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL143 WOT
MakeHonda
ModelCB400
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2015 13,519 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded COROSIOIN ON MASTERCYLINDER FITTING (3.2.B2a)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 7,987 miles

a small amount of fluctuation evident on rear brake roller test.

a small amount of flutuation evedent on front brake roller test.

front brake pads near to wear limit.

front tyre nearly at wear limit.

rear brake pads near to wear limit.

rear tyre is at wear limit.

Fail 17 Jun 2013 9,765 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

a small amount of fluctuation evident on rear brake roller test.

a small amount of flutuation evedent on front brake roller test.

front brake pads near to wear limit.

front tyre nearly at wear limit.

rear brake pads near to wear limit.

rear tyre is at wear limit.

Pass 21 Jun 2012 6,330 miles

front wheel bearings aregetting niosey.

Pass 18 Jun 2011 6,114 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 5,408 miles

front brake fluid level looks low.

rear tyre nearly at wear limit.

Fail 22 May 2010 5,354 miles

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

front brake fluid level looks low.

rear tyre nearly at wear limit.

Pass 8 Nov 2008 4,781 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007
Fail 3 Jul 2007

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

front / rear weel alingment out of line.

Fail 15 Mar 2007 29,148 miles

Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake lever excessively chafed (3.2.A1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2005 39,497 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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L143 WOT is a 1998 Honda CB400 in Red with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L143 WOT, 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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L143 WOT is a 1998 Honda CB400, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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