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OYB 26P

1976 Honda CB400F

Black Petrol 408cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

30,114 mi
Last recorded30,114 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2017
Typical for 1976 Honda CB400F32,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYB 26P
MakeHonda
ModelCB400F
Year1976
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine408cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2017 30,114 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2017 30,108 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 29,631 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 29,631 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 29,238 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 28,744 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 27,872 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 27,856 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 26,494 miles

Chain guard missing

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Fail 11 Jan 2011 26,461 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2b)

Chain guard missing

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 25,489 miles

Chain guard missing

Fail 18 Jan 2010 25,487 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

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

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

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Chain guard missing

clutch not operational

Pass 16 May 2008 24,550 miles

Chain guard missing

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

cut in rear tyre

Fail 14 May 2008 24,550 miles

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.4a)

Chain guard missing

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

cut in rear tyre

Fail 13 May 2008 24,550 miles

Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Motorcycle structure adversely modified (6.1.1b) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2006 23,435 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 23,434 miles

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.3.3b)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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OYB 26P is a 1976 Honda CB400F in Black with a 408cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 OYB 26P, 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.

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What year was OYB 26P registered?

OYB 26P is a 1976 Honda CB400F, first registered on 1 April 1976.

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