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MOT reliability

Honda Cb 400 ss-e

9 vehicles · 90 completed MOT tests analysed
91%
MOT pass rate

Based on 9 Honda Cb 400 ss-e vehicles and 90 completed MOT tests, the Honda Cb 400 ss-e has an overall 91% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 30,631 miles.

9
Vehicles
90
MOT tests
1,466
Avg miles / year
0.3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Honda Cb 400 ss-e problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Honda Cb 400 ss-e MOT tests:

  • Lamps & electrical36%
  • Other28%
  • Brakes28%
  • Steering16%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension8%
  • Body & structure8%
  • Identification & plates4%

Honda Cb 400 ss-e pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
1580%
23100%
32100%
42100%
51100%
64100%
74100%
84100%
9683%
105100%
11683%
124100%
134100%
14683%
153100%
164100%
174100%
18683%
195100%
20250%

Fuel types: Petrol (9)

Most common Honda Cb 400 ss-e MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Cb 400 ss-e MOT tests:

  1. Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (3 times)
  2. Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (2 times)
  3. Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a)) (2 times)
  4. Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a)) (2 times)
  5. Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) (1 times)
  6. Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a) (1 times)
  7. Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute all indicators (4.4.4 (a)) (1 times)
  8. Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy slight notch, wheel raised (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (1 times)
  9. Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (1 times)
  10. Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c) (1 times)
  11. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
  12. Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (1 times)
  13. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
  14. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
  15. Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d)) (1 times)

Honda Cb 400 ss-e pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2016 1 9 100% 31,156
2015 3 27 89% 34,708
2007 1 11 91% 17,062
2006 2 18 94% 24,486
2005 1 11 100% 28,040
2004 1 14 79% 46,327

Honda Cb 400 ss-e reliability FAQ

Across 9 Honda Cb 400 ss-e vehicles in our MOT data, 91% pass the MOT (a 9% failure rate), with about 0.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Honda Cb 400 ss-e MOT issues are: Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)); Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2); Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a)).

The typical Honda Cb 400 ss-e in our data has covered around 30,631 miles.

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