MOT reliability
Honda 400 four
162 vehicles · 970 completed MOT tests analysed
88%
MOT pass rate
Based on 162 Honda 400 four vehicles and 970 completed MOT tests, the Honda 400 four has an overall 88% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 35,004 miles.
162
Vehicles
970
MOT tests
533
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda 400 four problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda 400 four MOT tests:
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Other87%
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Steering24%
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Brakes6%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension4%
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Lamps & electrical3%
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Body & structure1%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
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Identification & plates0%
Honda 400 four pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 0% |
| 4 | 2 | 100% |
| 5 | 4 | 75% |
| 6 | 3 | 100% |
| 7 | 7 | 86% |
| 8 | 5 | 100% |
| 9 | 5 | 80% |
| 10 | 3 | 100% |
| 11 | 2 | 100% |
| 12 | 3 | 100% |
| 13 | 9 | 67% |
| 14 | 6 | 83% |
| 15 | 6 | 83% |
| 16 | 2 | 50% |
| 17 | 3 | 100% |
| 18 | 3 | 67% |
| 19 | 2 | 100% |
| 20 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (162)
Most common Honda 400 four MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda 400 four MOT tests:
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (27 times)
- Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (21 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (18 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (14 times)
- Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (13 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (11 times)
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (11 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (11 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (10 times)
- Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (9 times)
- Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1) (8 times)
- Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (7 times)
- Horn not working (1.7.3a) (7 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (7 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (7 times)
Honda 400 four pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 6,386 |
| 2002 | 2 | 14 | 79% | 40,195 |
| 2001 | 1 | 19 | 95% | 69,737 |
| 2000 | 1 | 10 | 100% | 7,619 |
| 1999 | 3 | 28 | 79% | 43,899 |
| 1998 | 1 | 5 | 60% | 45,195 |
| 1981 | 2 | 11 | 82% | 28,287 |
| 1978 | 33 | 237 | 91% | 35,781 |
| 1977 | 49 | 271 | 90% | 37,982 |
| 1975 | 20 | 107 | 84% | 38,537 |
Honda 400 four reliability FAQ
Across 162 Honda 400 four vehicles in our MOT data,
88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about
0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda 400 four MOT issues are:
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d); Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3); Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e).
The typical Honda 400 four in our data has covered around
35,004 miles.
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