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UVN 723S

1978 Honda CB400

Yellow Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

5,372 mi
Last recorded5,372 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2015
Typical for 1978 Honda CB40027,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUVN 723S
MakeHonda
ModelCB400
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2015 5,372 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 5,370 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 5,233 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 5,160 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 4,534 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 4,473 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 4,351 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CB400?

Based on 9,585 MOT tests across 1,172 vehicles.

84.0%
Pass Rate
402
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
1,172
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 135
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 83
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 81
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 56
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 54
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UVN 723S is a 1978 Honda CB400 in Yellow with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1978 Honda CB400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 27,458 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 UVN 723S, 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 48 years old, this Honda CB400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of UVN 723S?

You can check the full history of UVN 723S by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was UVN 723S registered?

UVN 723S is a 1978 Honda CB400, first registered on 1 January 1978.

Is UVN 723S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UVN 723S shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UVN 723S have outstanding finance?

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