MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
30,180 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Handlebars slightly out of alignment.
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Handlebars slightly out of alignment.
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b)
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
FUEL TANK SLIGHTLY RUSTED OFFSIDE UNDER
Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)
Handlebar slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)
Nearside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Offside Front Front suspension assembly slightly bent (2.3.1)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Honda CB400/4?
Based on 1,100 MOT tests across 165 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SJJ 53S is a 1978 Honda CB400/4 in Red with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
Across all 1978 Honda CB400/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 28,758 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 CB400/4 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SJJ 53S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Honda CB400/4 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 48 years old, this Honda CB400/4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was SJJ 53S registered?
SJJ 53S is a 1978 Honda CB400/4, first registered on 14 June 1978.
Is SJJ 53S safe to buy?
The MOT history for SJJ 53S shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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