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PHY 60S

1977 Honda CB400F

Yellow Petrol 408cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

54,323 mi
Last recorded54,323 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 1977 Honda CB400F29,536 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHY 60S
MakeHonda
ModelCB400F
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine408cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 54,323 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 54,296 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Rear suspension component excessively corroded. swing arm (2.4.A.1a)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 53,377 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 52,606 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 51,030 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 51,030 miles

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

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

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 49,457 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 48,030 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 Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 46,355 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 44,543 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 42,607 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 17 Feb 2009 42,607 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 40,991 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 39,243 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 39,243 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2005 37,161 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 37,161 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

rear carrier mounting bolts insecure

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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PHY 60S is a 1977 Honda CB400F in Yellow with a 408cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1977 Honda CB400F models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 29,536 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 PHY 60S, 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 49 years old, this Honda CB400F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PHY 60S is a 1977 Honda CB400F, first registered on 17 August 1977.

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