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YGC 981W

1981 Honda CB400N

Black Petrol 395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

38,887 mi
Last recorded38,887 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2006
Typical for 1981 Honda CB400N32,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYGC 981W
MakeHonda
ModelCB400N
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine395cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2006 38,887 miles

Centre Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Centre Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2006 38,631 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Offside Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

offside rear tyre edge has been rubbing against the rear torque arm.

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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YGC 981W is a 1981 Honda CB400N in Black with a 395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Honda CB400N models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 32,088 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 YGC 981W, 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 45 years old, this Honda CB400N is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YGC 981W registered?

YGC 981W is a 1981 Honda CB400N, first registered on 28 March 1981.

Is YGC 981W safe to buy?

The MOT history for YGC 981W shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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