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PLT 487R

1976 Honda 400/4

Yellow Petrol 408cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

49,324 mi
Last recorded49,324 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 1976 Honda 400/440,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLT 487R
MakeHonda
Model400/4
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine408cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 49,324 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 46,887 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 45,512 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 45,141 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 35,096 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 35,096 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 35,005 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 34,241 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 33,647 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 33,506 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 32,160 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 32,160 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 26 May 2006 31,669 miles

How Reliable is the Honda 400/4?

Based on 891 MOT tests across 139 vehicles.

86.2%
Pass Rate
213
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
139
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 11
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 6
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 6
Horn not working 6
Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s 5
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PLT 487R is a 1976 Honda 400/4 in Yellow with a 408cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1976 Honda 400/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 40,953 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda 400/4 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PLT 487R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda 400/4 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 50 years old, this Honda 400/4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PLT 487R?

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What year was PLT 487R registered?

PLT 487R is a 1976 Honda 400/4, first registered on 1 August 1976.

Is PLT 487R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PLT 487R shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PLT 487R have outstanding finance?

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