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L828 LCK

1997 Honda CB400

Pink Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

69,703 mi
Last recorded69,703 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 1997 Honda CB40034,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL828 LCK
MakeHonda
ModelCB400
Year1997
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 69,703 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 69,703 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 69,598 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 67,288 miles

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

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

tack nail in rear tyre

Pass 18 Nov 2015 65,803 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2015 65,803 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2015 65,725 miles

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

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 59,586 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 55,136 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 45,892 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 39,281 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 39,273 miles

Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2010 37,805 miles

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

Nearside Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 37,805 miles

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

Nearside Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 11 Jun 2009 37,805 miles

Front Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

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

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 37,775 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 37,775 miles

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

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

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2005 36,969 miles

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

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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L828 LCK is a 1997 Honda CB400 in Pink with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 L828 LCK, 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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L828 LCK is a 1997 Honda CB400, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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