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M488 WYD

2003 Honda CB400

Silver Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

2,101 mi
Last recorded2,101 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda CB40024,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM488 WYD
MakeHonda
ModelCB400
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 2,101 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 609 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 525 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 236 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 21,370 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 20,502 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 18,616 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 18,616 miles

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

Rear Rear suspension component seized (2.4A2a(ii))

fork oil to thick/damping very slow

Pass 5 Mar 2007 14,541 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 11,526 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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M488 WYD is a 2003 Honda CB400 in Silver with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2003 Honda CB400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 24,764 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 M488 WYD, 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 23 years old, this Honda CB400 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was M488 WYD registered?

M488 WYD is a 2003 Honda CB400, first registered on 1 June 2003.

Is M488 WYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for M488 WYD shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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