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M940 LNL

1998 Honda CB400

Black Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

44,176 mi
Last recorded44,176 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda CB40034,575 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM940 LNL
MakeHonda
ModelCB400
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 44,176 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 41,371 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 39,885 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 36,543 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 33,959 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 33,959 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 32,907 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 32,687 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 31,900 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 30,447 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 29,121 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 27,247 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 26,226 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 25,409 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 22,993 miles

none standard exhaust ,has slightly deeper tone than standard

Fail 14 Feb 2012 22,989 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

none standard exhaust ,has slightly deeper tone than standard

Fail 4 Feb 2012 22,976 miles

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

exhaust springs missing on collector pipe

when front brake applied drags to left ,poss sticking piston

Fail 26 Jan 2011 21,800 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 26 Jan 2011 21,800 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 19,632 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2010 19,606 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 15,642 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 15,629 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2008 15,629 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Offside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2007 15,339 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 18 May 2007 15,330 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 17 May 2006 15,313 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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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M940 LNL is a 1998 Honda CB400 in Black with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 M940 LNL, 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 M940 LNL registered?

M940 LNL is a 1998 Honda CB400, first registered on 18 December 1998.

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