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L725 RYD

1999 Honda CB400

Black Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

57,387 mi
Last recorded57,387 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 1999 Honda CB40036,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL725 RYD
MakeHonda
ModelCB400
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 57,387 miles

Alloy brake hose fitments - not recommended for road use

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear brake pedal slightly bent

Rear tyre rubber perished

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil L/H (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2018 57,362 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Drive belt slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front brake lever bent

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear brake pedal bent

chain guard missing

Fail 9 May 2018 57,140 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Motorcycle structure cracked L/H Engine Mount (6.1.1a)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Aluminium brake hose fittings - not recommended for road use

Chain guard missing ()

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect Front (2.3.6c)

Rear tyre rubber slightly perished

Pass 13 Jun 2017 50,924 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 50,924 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 47,915 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 46,189 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 42,499 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 38,284 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 38,284 miles

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 37,819 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 28 Apr 2011 37,819 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 36,271 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 33,670 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 33,670 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 33,636 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2005 28,714 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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L725 RYD is a 1999 Honda CB400 in Black with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1999 Honda CB400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 36,239 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 L725 RYD, 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 27 years old, this Honda CB400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L725 RYD is a 1999 Honda CB400, first registered on 1 July 1999.

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