MOT reliability
Honda 400r
24 vehicles · 155 completed MOT tests analysed
88%
MOT pass rate
Based on 24 Honda 400r vehicles and 155 completed MOT tests, the Honda 400r has an overall 88% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 25,588 miles.
24
Vehicles
155
MOT tests
642
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda 400r problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda 400r MOT tests:
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Other90%
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Lamps & electrical8%
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Steering7%
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Brakes6%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension6%
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Seatbelts & equipment5%
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Body & structure2%
Honda 400r pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 4 | 75% |
| 6 | 4 | 100% |
| 7 | 8 | 100% |
| 8 | 9 | 89% |
| 9 | 5 | 100% |
| 10 | 11 | 91% |
| 11 | 7 | 86% |
| 12 | 9 | 89% |
| 13 | 10 | 90% |
| 14 | 12 | 58% |
| 15 | 6 | 83% |
| 16 | 11 | 91% |
| 17 | 8 | 88% |
| 18 | 8 | 75% |
| 19 | 6 | 100% |
| 20 | 4 | 75% |
Fuel types: Petrol (23), Other (1)
Most common Honda 400r MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda 400r MOT tests:
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (7 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (6 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (5 times)
- Nearside Rear Upper Chain guard missing (5 times)
- Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (4 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (3 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (3 times)
- Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (3 times)
- Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (2 times)
- Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b) (2 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (2 times)
- Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (2 times)
- Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (2 times)
- Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b) (2 times)
Honda 400r pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 6,203 |
| 2003 | 2 | 19 | 89% | 9,558 |
| 2002 | 1 | 7 | 86% | 9,309 |
| 2001 | 1 | 15 | 87% | 14,425 |
| 2000 | 1 | 15 | 100% | — |
| 1999 | 2 | 13 | 85% | 25,151 |
| 1998 | 7 | 40 | 85% | 24,219 |
| 1997 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 31,350 |
| 1996 | 2 | 10 | 90% | 42,900 |
| 1995 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 11,900 |
| 1994 | 2 | 19 | 84% | 52,730 |
| 1990 | 2 | 6 | 83% | 42,235 |
Honda 400r reliability FAQ
Across 24 Honda 400r vehicles in our MOT data,
88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about
0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda 400r MOT issues are:
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)); Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d).
The typical Honda 400r in our data has covered around
25,588 miles.
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