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L844 WOR

1998 Honda CB400

Black Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

29,696 mi
Last recorded29,696 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda CB40034,575 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL844 WOR
MakeHonda
ModelCB400
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 29,696 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 29,514 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 28,818 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 28,410 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 27,966 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 26,856 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 May 2019 26,019 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 26,019 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2013 25,042 miles

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

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

rear tyre has hair line cracks in walls of tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2012 23,929 miles

hair line cracks in rear tyre

Pass 29 Jul 2011 22,064 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 20,522 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 19,525 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 18,525 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 17,581 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 17,581 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 15,768 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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L844 WOR is a 1998 Honda CB400 in Black with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L844 WOR, 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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What year was L844 WOR registered?

L844 WOR is a 1998 Honda CB400, first registered on 9 January 1998.

Is L844 WOR safe to buy?

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