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L995 OFS

1997 Honda CB400

Black Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38 mi
Last recorded38 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 1997 Honda CB40034,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL995 OFS
MakeHonda
ModelCB400
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 38 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre Fitted wrong direction

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

Fail 8 Apr 2024 38 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre Fitted wrong direction

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

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 45,458 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 43,746 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 38,181 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 37,755 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 37,564 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 37,558 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 36,576 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 35,132 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 35,083 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 29,383 miles

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 10 Nov 2007 29,383 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 23,133 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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L995 OFS is a 1997 Honda CB400 in Black with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 L995 OFS, 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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What year was L995 OFS registered?

L995 OFS is a 1997 Honda CB400, first registered on 4 April 1997.

Is L995 OFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L995 OFS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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