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XAB 555V

1980 Honda CB400N

Black Petrol 395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,237 mi
Last recorded83,237 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1980 Honda CB400N26,425 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAB 555V
MakeHonda
ModelCB400N
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine395cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 83,237 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 82,997 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 82,997 miles

Front Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 82,830 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 82,724 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 82,724 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 82,516 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 82,516 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 82,301 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 82,076 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 81,787 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 81,545 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 78,562 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 75,960 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 75,960 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2014 72,898 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 72,898 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 69,969 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 66,712 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 63,122 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 60,016 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 60,016 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 56,430 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2009 56,430 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 52,533 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 52,533 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 49,217 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 45,565 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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XAB 555V is a 1980 Honda CB400N in Black with a 395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XAB 555V, 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 XAB 555V registered?

XAB 555V is a 1980 Honda CB400N, first registered on 25 June 1980.

Is XAB 555V safe to buy?

The MOT history for XAB 555V shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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