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OEW 612R

1976 Honda CB400F

Red Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,899 mi
Last recorded85,899 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2015
Typical for 1976 Honda CB400F32,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOEW 612R
MakeHonda
ModelCB400F
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2015 85,899 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 85,895 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2013 85,804 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 85,804 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 85,792 miles

fuel cap seal slightly perished.

fuel tank mounting rubber slightly deteriorated.

seat base slightly deteriorated.

wear in gearchange pivot.

Pass 2 Jun 2007 85,623 miles

Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

slight binding front brake.

wear in gear change.

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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OEW 612R is a 1976 Honda CB400F in Red with a 400cc 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 OEW 612R, 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 OEW 612R?

You can check the full history of OEW 612R by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was OEW 612R registered?

OEW 612R is a 1976 Honda CB400F, first registered on 1 October 1976.

Is OEW 612R safe to buy?

The MOT history for OEW 612R 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.

Does OEW 612R have outstanding finance?

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