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W638 JBV

2002 Honda CB400F

Black Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

4 mi
Last recorded4 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW638 JBV
MakeHonda
ModelCB400F
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 4 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2026 2 miles

Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned Distance between rear indicators is clearly less than 180 mm (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 23,897 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 17,251 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 2,382 miles

Front brakes slightly binding

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

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

Rear tyre has slight perishing

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 2,378 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2016 2,378 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 2,031 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 27 May 2014 2,019 miles

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

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 6 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 42,520 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

centre stand not working

Fail 13 Mar 2012 42,520 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

centre stand not working

Pass 26 Feb 2011 37,487 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

center stand siezed

chain & sprockets worn

front wheel as dink on rim R/H

Pass 3 Jun 2010 28,687 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 22 May 2009 19,138 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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)

Fail 22 May 2009 19,138 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 9 May 2008 10,760 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2005 10,665 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CB400F?

Based on 5,003 MOT tests across 921 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
234
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
921
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 51
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 50
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 36
Horn not working 29
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 27
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W638 JBV is a 2002 Honda CB400F in Black with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

The most common reason a Honda CB400F fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 51 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W638 JBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CB400F typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 24 years old, this Honda CB400F is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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W638 JBV is a 2002 Honda CB400F, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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