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SAE 955S

1978 Honda CB400F

Yellow Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,602 mi
Last recorded48,602 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2008
Typical for 1978 Honda CB400F31,286 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAE 955S
MakeHonda
ModelCB400F
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2008 48,602 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 48,351 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 20 Dec 2007 48,346 miles

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front and rear tyre pressures low

Pass 8 Apr 2006 45,681 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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SAE 955S is a 1978 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 1978 Honda CB400F models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 31,286 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 SAE 955S, 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 48 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 SAE 955S registered?

SAE 955S is a 1978 Honda CB400F, first registered on 2 February 1978.

Is SAE 955S safe to buy?

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