MOT reliability

Honda Cb400sf

Q: Is the Honda Cb400sf reliable?

Across 46 Honda Cb400sf vehicles in our MOT data, 84% pass the MOT (a 16% failure rate), with about 0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Honda Cb400sf?

The typical Honda Cb400sf in our data has covered around 46,696 miles.

46 vehicles · 445 completed MOT tests analysed

84%

MOT pass rate

Based on 46 Honda Cb400sf vehicles and 445 completed MOT tests, the Honda Cb400sf has an overall 84% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 46,696 miles.

Vehicles

445

MOT tests

1,157

Avg miles / year

0.7

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Honda Cb400sf problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Honda Cb400sf MOT tests:

Other81%
Steering16%
Tyres, wheels & suspension7%
Brakes6%
Lamps & electrical4%
Body & structure2%
Seatbelts & equipment1%
Visibility1%

Honda Cb400sf pass rate by age

How the Honda Cb400sf's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
1	4	100%
2	4	75%
3	5	60%
4	4	100%
5	5	80%
6	9	78%
7	12	67%
8	17	65%
9	26	77%
10	28	79%
11	21	86%
12	22	91%
13	27	93%
14	22	86%
15	24	88%
16	20	90%
17	18	100%
18	21	81%
19	17	82%
20	15	93%

Fuel types: Petrol (45), Other (1)

Most common Honda Cb400sf MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Cb400sf MOT tests:

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (12 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (11 times)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (11 times)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (8 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (7 times)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (7 times)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (7 times)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (6 times)
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) (5 times)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (5 times)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (5 times)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (5 times)
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (5 times)
Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (5 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)

Honda Cb400sf pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2018	1	11	82%	11,659
2016	1	3	100%	38,953
2004	2	15	80%	28,333
2002	3	34	76%	32,186
2001	1	17	88%	28,757
2000	1	6	100%	21,366
1999	4	27	78%	54,242
1998	5	41	90%	41,427
1997	12	158	83%	47,642
1996	7	63	89%	25,933
1994	2	10	80%	84,741
1993	4	31	84%	101,540
1992	2	27	85%	67,018

Honda Cb400sf reliability FAQ

Across 46 Honda Cb400sf vehicles in our MOT data, 84% pass the MOT (a 16% failure rate), with about 0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Honda Cb400sf MOT issues are: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l).

The typical Honda Cb400sf in our data has covered around 46,696 miles.

Compare the Honda Cb400sf

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