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WRJ 53S

1978 Honda CB400

Maroon Petrol 408cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

13,771 mi
Last recorded13,771 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 1978 Honda CB40027,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWRJ 53S
MakeHonda
ModelCB400
Year1978
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine408cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 May 2017 13,771 miles

Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied pedal catching exhaust (3.1.3c)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 12,749 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 12,448 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

both front forks pitted

Pass 5 Jul 2013 10,470 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

rear tyre sidewall perished

Fail 1 Jul 2013 10,468 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

rear tyre sidewall perished

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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WRJ 53S is a 1978 Honda CB400 in Maroon with a 408cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WRJ 53S, 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

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What year was WRJ 53S registered?

WRJ 53S is a 1978 Honda CB400, first registered on 22 March 1978.

Is WRJ 53S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WRJ 53S shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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