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MVV 437P

1976 Honda CB400F

Blue Petrol 408cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23 mi
Last recorded23 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1976 Honda CB400F32,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMVV 437P
MakeHonda
ModelCB400F
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine408cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 23 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 19 miles

Horn not working engine cuts out when horn button pressed but no sound from horn (7.7 (a))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Rear not working (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected does not return to idle revs stay high (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine stops when headlight flasher pressed

Pass 16 May 2019 26,887 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 26,854 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 26,854 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 26,801 miles

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

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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MVV 437P is a 1976 Honda CB400F in Blue with a 408cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MVV 437P, 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

How do I check the history of MVV 437P?

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What year was MVV 437P registered?

MVV 437P is a 1976 Honda CB400F, first registered on 2 March 1976.

Is MVV 437P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MVV 437P shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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