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LJM 538P

1976 Honda CB400F

Blue Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,270 mi
Last recorded30,270 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2009
Typical for 1976 Honda CB400F32,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJM 538P
MakeHonda
ModelCB400F
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2009 30,270 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 28,856 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 28,563 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2006 28,526 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

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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LJM 538P is a 1976 Honda CB400F in Blue with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1976 Honda CB400F models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 32,478 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 LJM 538P, 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 50 years old, this Honda CB400F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJM 538P registered?

LJM 538P is a 1976 Honda CB400F, first registered on 10 March 1976.

Is LJM 538P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJM 538P shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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