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UYG 712X

1981 Honda CB400N

Black Petrol 395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,244 mi
Last recorded28,244 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 1981 Honda CB400N32,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUYG 712X
MakeHonda
ModelCB400N
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine395cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 28,244 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 27,964 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 27,920 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 27,903 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 27,888 miles

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

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

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

rear sprocket worn

Pass 26 Sep 2008 27,875 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 27,866 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 27,815 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 27,804 miles

Rear suspension component excessively corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

How Reliable is the Honda CB400N?

Based on 6,477 MOT tests across 1,063 vehicles.

81.4%
Pass Rate
317
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
1,063
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 107
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 63
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 57
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 51
Drive chain excessively loose 49
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UYG 712X is a 1981 Honda CB400N in Black with a 395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1981 Honda CB400N models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 32,088 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 CB400N fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 107 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UYG 712X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CB400N typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 45 years old, this Honda CB400N is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UYG 712X registered?

UYG 712X is a 1981 Honda CB400N, first registered on 1 October 1981.

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