MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
40,100 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
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)
Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
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))
Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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.
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.
How Reliable is the Honda CB400N?
Based on 6,477 MOT tests across 1,063 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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