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L350 XHW

1998 Honda CB400N

Silver Petrol 395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

610 mi
Last recorded610 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 1998 Honda CB400N38,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL350 XHW
MakeHonda
ModelCB400N
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine395cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 610 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 14,660 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 14,660 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Central Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2018 12,920 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 23 May 2018 12,918 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 12 May 2017 3,840 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 150 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 31,853 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 31,291 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 30,571 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 29,263 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 27,633 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 26,548 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 25,977 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 25,977 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 24,863 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 17,408 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Honda CB400N?

Based on 6,477 MOT tests across 1,063 vehicles.

81.4%
Pass Rate
317
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
1,063
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 107
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 63
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 57
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 51
Drive chain excessively loose 49
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L350 XHW is a 1998 Honda CB400N in Silver with a 395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1998 Honda CB400N models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 38,750 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 CB400N fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 107 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L350 XHW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CB400N typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 28 years old, this Honda CB400N is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L350 XHW registered?

L350 XHW is a 1998 Honda CB400N, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is L350 XHW safe to buy?

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