MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
25,460 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust slightly loose Exhaust bracket rear bolt missing (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake Slight binding front brake (1.2.1 (c))
Front Front tyre showing age related cracks
Steering linkage modified, but not inappropriately Front yolk bolts touch on lock (2.1.3 (f) (i))
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)
Offside Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)
How Reliable is the Honda CB400?
Based on 9,585 MOT tests across 1,172 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R23 NBV is a 1997 Honda CB400 in Black with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1997 Honda CB400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 34,746 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 R23 NBV, 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 29 years old, this Honda CB400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was R23 NBV registered?
R23 NBV is a 1997 Honda CB400, first registered on 3 September 1997.
Is R23 NBV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R23 NBV shows 18 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.
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