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YMB 888S

1977 Honda CB400F

Blue Petrol 397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

28,510 mi
Last recorded28,510 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 1977 Honda CB400F29,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYMB 888S
MakeHonda
ModelCB400F
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine397cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 28,510 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 28,101 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. Both fork legs have slight pitting on the chrome slider (2.3.1)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 27,887 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 27,588 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 27,588 miles

Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 27,559 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

front tyre has slight cracking on the side wall

rear tyre has slight cracking on side wall

How Reliable is the Honda CB400F?

Based on 5,003 MOT tests across 921 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
234
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
921
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 51
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 50
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 36
Horn not working 29
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 27
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YMB 888S is a 1977 Honda CB400F in Blue with a 397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1977 Honda CB400F models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 29,536 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 CB400F fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 51 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YMB 888S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CB400F typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 49 years old, this Honda CB400F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YMB 888S registered?

YMB 888S is a 1977 Honda CB400F, first registered on 9 August 1977.

Is YMB 888S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YMB 888S shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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