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VCA 790W

1980 Honda CB400N

White Petrol 395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

40,100 mi
Last recorded40,100 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 1980 Honda CB400N26,425 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCA 790W
MakeHonda
ModelCB400N
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine395cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 40,100 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 40,100 miles

Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 40,078 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 40,047 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 40,047 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 40,047 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 29 May 2014 39,573 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 38,819 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 38,307 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 37,065 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 37,045 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 May 2010 35,200 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 28 May 2009 33,560 miles

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 28 May 2009 33,560 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 31,663 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 16 May 2007 31,159 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

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

front tyre perished.

gear linkage worn.

rear tyre perished.

split pin missing from o/s rider footrest.

Fail 16 May 2007 31,159 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

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

front tyre perished.

gear linkage worn.

rear tyre perished.

split pin missing from o/s rider footrest.

Pass 22 May 2006 30,293 miles

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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VCA 790W is a 1980 Honda CB400N in White with a 395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1980 Honda CB400N models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 26,425 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 VCA 790W, 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 46 years old, this Honda CB400N is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VCA 790W registered?

VCA 790W is a 1980 Honda CB400N, first registered on 21 August 1980.

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