MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
39,575 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Clutch lever bent so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)
Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)
Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)
Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)
Rear suspension has corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)
choke cable insecure
rear mudguard corroded
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
petrol cap rubber cracking
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Front wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)
petrol cap rubber cracking
How Reliable is the Honda CB400?
Based on 9,585 MOT tests across 1,172 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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XVV 237S is a 1978 Honda CB400 in Red with a 395cc 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 XVV 237S, 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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XVV 237S is a 1978 Honda CB400, first registered on 25 January 1978.
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