MOT reliability
Honda Cb400 four
93 vehicles · 562 completed MOT tests analysed
86%
MOT pass rate
Based on 93 Honda Cb400 four vehicles and 562 completed MOT tests, the Honda Cb400 four has an overall 86% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 35,900 miles.
93
Vehicles
562
MOT tests
617
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Cb400 four problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Cb400 four MOT tests:
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Other99%
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Steering21%
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Brakes5%
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Lamps & electrical5%
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Body & structure1%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension0%
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Identification & plates0%
Honda Cb400 four pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 100% |
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 2 | 50% |
| 6 | 3 | 67% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 3 | 100% |
| 9 | 4 | 75% |
| 10 | 5 | 80% |
| 11 | 6 | 83% |
| 12 | 6 | 83% |
| 13 | 4 | 100% |
| 14 | 4 | 100% |
| 15 | 6 | 67% |
| 16 | 6 | 83% |
| 17 | 6 | 83% |
| 18 | 3 | 100% |
| 19 | 4 | 75% |
| 20 | 5 | 60% |
Fuel types: Petrol (93)
Most common Honda Cb400 four MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Cb400 four MOT tests:
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (15 times)
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (14 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (14 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (11 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (10 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (9 times)
- Horn not working (1.7.3a) (8 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (8 times)
- Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) (5 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c) (4 times)
- Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c) (4 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (4 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (4 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b) (4 times)
Honda Cb400 four pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 24,372 |
| 2013 | 1 | 4 | 75% | — |
| 2001 | 1 | 14 | 57% | 89,832 |
| 2000 | 1 | 18 | 72% | 94,500 |
| 1999 | 1 | 12 | 100% | 19,429 |
| 1998 | 2 | 28 | 89% | 50,801 |
| 1997 | 3 | 11 | 91% | 32,619 |
| 1979 | 6 | 29 | 76% | 34,347 |
| 1977 | 26 | 163 | 90% | 41,597 |
| 1976 | 29 | 168 | 85% | 31,831 |
| 1975 | 7 | 27 | 93% | 27,556 |
Honda Cb400 four reliability FAQ
Across 93 Honda Cb400 four vehicles in our MOT data,
86% pass the MOT (a 14% failure rate), with about
0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Cb400 four MOT issues are:
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1); Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d).
The typical Honda Cb400 four in our data has covered around
35,900 miles.
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