MOT reliability
Honda Cb400 sf
10 vehicles · 89 completed MOT tests analysed
83%
MOT pass rate
Based on 10 Honda Cb400 sf vehicles and 89 completed MOT tests, the Honda Cb400 sf has an overall 83% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 54,332 miles.
10
Vehicles
89
MOT tests
1,550
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Cb400 sf problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Cb400 sf MOT tests:
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Other74%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension17%
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Brakes10%
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Steering10%
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Lamps & electrical7%
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Body & structure6%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
Honda Cb400 sf pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 2 | 100% |
| 7 | 2 | 100% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 4 | 75% |
| 10 | 2 | 100% |
| 11 | 5 | 80% |
| 12 | 5 | 80% |
| 13 | 6 | 83% |
| 14 | 5 | 100% |
| 15 | 4 | 75% |
| 16 | 5 | 80% |
| 17 | 2 | 100% |
| 18 | 5 | 100% |
| 19 | 5 | 80% |
| 20 | 6 | 83% |
Fuel types: Petrol (9), Other (1)
Most common Honda Cb400 sf MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Cb400 sf MOT tests:
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (4 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (2 times)
- All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a)) (2 times)
- FRONT TYRE WEARING (2 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
- Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
- Gear selector slightly loose. (2 times)
- Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d) (2 times)
- Side stand loose but not excessivly (2 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
- Inoperative Pass Switch (2 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
Honda Cb400 sf pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 2 | 22 | 82% | 29,462 |
| 1997 | 3 | 38 | 84% | 63,001 |
| 1996 | 1 | 12 | 83% | 19,257 |
| 1995 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 51,400 |
| 1994 | 1 | 2 | 100% | — |
| 1992 | 1 | 7 | 86% | 86,215 |
Honda Cb400 sf reliability FAQ
Across 10 Honda Cb400 sf vehicles in our MOT data,
83% pass the MOT (a 17% failure rate), with about
0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Cb400 sf MOT issues are:
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e); Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1); All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a)).
The typical Honda Cb400 sf in our data has covered around
54,332 miles.
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