MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
13,440 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Upper Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Offside Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
How Reliable is the Honda CB400?
Based on 9,585 MOT tests across 1,172 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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XGU 242S is a 1978 Honda CB400 in Red with a 395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 XGU 242S, 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.
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What year was XGU 242S registered?
XGU 242S is a 1978 Honda CB400, first registered on 31 May 1978.
Is XGU 242S safe to buy?
The MOT history for XGU 242S shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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