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OBR 670T

1979 Honda CB400

Red Petrol 395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

159 mi
Last recorded159 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2015
Typical for 1979 Honda CB40028,592 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBR 670T
MakeHonda
ModelCB400
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine395cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2015 159 miles

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 159 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 8 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 24,631 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 24,630 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 24,291 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2005 24,115 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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OBR 670T is a 1979 Honda CB400 in Red with a 395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1979 Honda CB400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 28,592 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 OBR 670T, 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 47 years old, this Honda CB400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OBR 670T registered?

OBR 670T is a 1979 Honda CB400, first registered on 11 May 1979.

Is OBR 670T safe to buy?

The MOT history for OBR 670T shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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