MOT reliability
Honda Cb400 ss
18 vehicles · 133 completed MOT tests analysed
88%
MOT pass rate
Based on 18 Honda Cb400 ss vehicles and 133 completed MOT tests, the Honda Cb400 ss has an overall 88% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 22,315 miles.
18
Vehicles
133
MOT tests
681
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Cb400 ss problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Cb400 ss MOT tests:
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Other32%
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Lamps & electrical25%
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Brakes19%
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Emissions & nuisance18%
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Body & structure10%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension7%
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Steering4%
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Seatbelts & equipment3%
Honda Cb400 ss pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 100% |
| 2 | 6 | 100% |
| 3 | 8 | 75% |
| 4 | 7 | 71% |
| 5 | 5 | 80% |
| 6 | 6 | 67% |
| 7 | 4 | 75% |
| 8 | 5 | 100% |
| 9 | 3 | 100% |
| 10 | 3 | 100% |
| 11 | 5 | 80% |
| 12 | 7 | 100% |
| 13 | 9 | 89% |
| 14 | 7 | 100% |
| 15 | 6 | 100% |
| 16 | 10 | 80% |
| 17 | 10 | 90% |
| 18 | 7 | 86% |
| 19 | 6 | 67% |
| 20 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (18)
Most common Honda Cb400 ss MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Cb400 ss MOT tests:
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (11 times)
- All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a)) (6 times)
- Chain guard missing (4 times)
- Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Chain guard missing (2 times)
- Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i)) (2 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (2 times)
- Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i)) (2 times)
- Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c)) (2 times)
- Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d)) (1 times)
- Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
- Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c) (1 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (1 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
Honda Cb400 ss pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 6 | 83% | 18,394 |
| 2018 | 1 | 11 | 91% | 21,325 |
| 2017 | 4 | 33 | 82% | 23,300 |
| 2015 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 20,862 |
| 2012 | 1 | 5 | 100% | 6,620 |
| 2009 | 2 | 15 | 100% | 18,104 |
| 2008 | 3 | 27 | 85% | 30,701 |
| 2007 | 1 | 9 | 100% | 35,674 |
| 2006 | 2 | 13 | 92% | 27,069 |
| 2004 | 1 | 9 | 78% | 18,003 |
| 2002 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 5,143 |
Honda Cb400 ss reliability FAQ
Across 18 Honda Cb400 ss vehicles in our MOT data,
88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about
0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Cb400 ss MOT issues are:
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a)); Chain guard missing .
The typical Honda Cb400 ss in our data has covered around
22,315 miles.
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