MOT reliability
Honda 400four
21 vehicles · 138 completed MOT tests analysed
86%
MOT pass rate
Based on 21 Honda 400four vehicles and 138 completed MOT tests, the Honda 400four has an overall 86% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 38,967 miles.
21
Vehicles
138
MOT tests
306
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda 400four problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda 400four MOT tests:
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Other91%
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Steering29%
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Brakes5%
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Lamps & electrical2%
Honda 400four pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | 2 | 50% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (21)
Most common Honda 400four MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda 400four MOT tests:
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (5 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (4 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (4 times)
- Horn not working (1.7.3a) (3 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (3 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (3 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (3 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b) (2 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
- Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b) (2 times)
- advise very slight engine oil leak! (2 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) (1 times)
- Centre Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (1 times)
Honda 400four pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 1 | 12 | 92% | 15,520 |
| 1978 | 6 | 31 | 81% | 36,511 |
| 1977 | 9 | 69 | 87% | 28,239 |
| 1976 | 3 | 14 | 86% | 85,633 |
| 1975 | 2 | 12 | 83% | 36,340 |
Honda 400four reliability FAQ
Across 21 Honda 400four vehicles in our MOT data,
86% pass the MOT (a 14% failure rate), with about
0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda 400four MOT issues are:
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d); Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3); Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3).
The typical Honda 400four in our data has covered around
38,967 miles.
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