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RME 742R

1977 Honda CB400F

Yellow Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2015
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,756 mi
Last recorded30,756 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2014
Typical for 1977 Honda CB400F29,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRME 742R
MakeHonda
ModelCB400F
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2014 30,756 miles

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front tyre becoming cracked

front tyre becoming perished

front tyre becoming split

incorrect size front tyre fitted

lower nearside engine mounting bolt broken

lower offside front engine mounting bolt broken

rear shock absorbers slightly stiff in operation

seat becoming rusty

seat has several cracks to its base

Fail 11 Jun 2014 30,756 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front tyre becoming cracked

front tyre becoming perished

front tyre becoming split

incorrect size front tyre fitted

lower nearside engine mounting bolt broken

lower offside front engine mounting bolt broken

rear shock absorbers slightly stiff in operation

seat becoming rusty

seat has several cracks to its base

Pass 4 Apr 2013 30,490 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 30,459 miles

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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RME 742R is a 1977 Honda CB400F in Yellow with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RME 742R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RME 742R registered?

RME 742R is a 1977 Honda CB400F, first registered on 1 June 1977.

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