MOT reliability
Honda Cb 400 four
36 vehicles · 280 completed MOT tests analysed
86%
MOT pass rate
Based on 36 Honda Cb 400 four vehicles and 280 completed MOT tests, the Honda Cb 400 four has an overall 86% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 29,181 miles.
36
Vehicles
280
MOT tests
649
Avg miles / year
0.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Cb 400 four problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Cb 400 four MOT tests:
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Other92%
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Steering18%
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Brakes13%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
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Lamps & electrical5%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
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Body & structure1%
Honda Cb 400 four pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 2 | 3 | 67% |
| 3 | 2 | 100% |
| 4 | 2 | 100% |
| 5 | 3 | 67% |
| 6 | 3 | 67% |
| 7 | 3 | 100% |
| 8 | 3 | 67% |
| 9 | 5 | 80% |
| 10 | 4 | 75% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 2 | 100% |
| 13 | 2 | 100% |
| 14 | 4 | 75% |
| 15 | 3 | 100% |
| 16 | 3 | 100% |
| 17 | 4 | 75% |
| 18 | 3 | 100% |
| 19 | 3 | 67% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (36)
Most common Honda Cb 400 four MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Cb 400 four MOT tests:
- Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (6 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (5 times)
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (5 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (5 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (4 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (4 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (3 times)
- Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii)) (3 times)
- front brake binding slightly, but not enough for failure. (3 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- top of rear brake torque arm fitted incorrectly (2 times)
- Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e) (2 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (2 times)
- Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b) (2 times)
Honda Cb 400 four pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 7 | 86% | 11,056 |
| 2015 | 1 | 11 | 82% | — |
| 2000 | 1 | 16 | 75% | 31,464 |
| 1999 | 1 | 21 | 95% | 97,094 |
| 1997 | 1 | 12 | 92% | — |
| 1979 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 29,110 |
| 1978 | 7 | 58 | 84% | 25,453 |
| 1977 | 11 | 77 | 84% | 30,076 |
| 1976 | 8 | 57 | 84% | 26,680 |
| 1975 | 4 | 16 | 100% | 25,247 |
Honda Cb 400 four reliability FAQ
Across 36 Honda Cb 400 four vehicles in our MOT data,
86% pass the MOT (a 14% failure rate), with about
0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Cb 400 four MOT issues are:
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1).
The typical Honda Cb 400 four in our data has covered around
29,181 miles.
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