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L378 HYO

1996 Honda CB400F

Black Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

1,114 mi
Last recorded1,114 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda CB400F27,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL378 HYO
MakeHonda
ModelCB400F
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc
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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 1,114 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 962 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 27,273 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 27,273 miles

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

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 24,893 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2010 24,893 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 22,141 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 20 Jul 2009 22,139 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2008 22,083 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

How Reliable is the Honda CB400F?

Based on 5,003 MOT tests across 921 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
234
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
921
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 51
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 50
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 36
Horn not working 29
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 27
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L378 HYO is a 1996 Honda CB400F in Black with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1996 Honda CB400F models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 27,172 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 CB400F fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 51 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L378 HYO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CB400F typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 30 years old, this Honda CB400F is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L378 HYO registered?

L378 HYO is a 1996 Honda CB400F, first registered on 2 May 1996.

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