MOT reliability
Honda Cb400ss
61 vehicles · 403 completed MOT tests analysed
89%
MOT pass rate
Based on 61 Honda Cb400ss vehicles and 403 completed MOT tests, the Honda Cb400ss has an overall 89% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 21,264 miles.
61
Vehicles
403
MOT tests
674
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Cb400ss problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Cb400ss MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension21%
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Lamps & electrical21%
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Other19%
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Brakes18%
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Body & structure15%
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Emissions & nuisance11%
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Steering7%
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Identification & plates4%
Honda Cb400ss pass rate by age
How the Honda Cb400ss's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | 100% |
| 2 | 12 | 83% |
| 3 | 10 | 100% |
| 4 | 10 | 90% |
| 5 | 11 | 91% |
| 6 | 11 | 82% |
| 7 | 9 | 100% |
| 8 | 9 | 100% |
| 9 | 9 | 100% |
| 10 | 6 | 83% |
| 11 | 14 | 86% |
| 12 | 10 | 90% |
| 13 | 20 | 90% |
| 14 | 13 | 100% |
| 15 | 19 | 95% |
| 16 | 31 | 90% |
| 17 | 31 | 94% |
| 18 | 34 | 88% |
| 19 | 37 | 70% |
| 20 | 24 | 88% |
Fuel types: Petrol (61)
Most common Honda Cb400ss MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Cb400ss MOT tests:
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (14 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (10 times)
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (9 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (9 times)
- Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (8 times)
- Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) (7 times)
- Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d)) (6 times)
- Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (6 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (6 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (5 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) (4 times)
- Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (3 times)
- Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i)) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Exhaust noisy slightly more than std (8.1.1 (a)) (3 times)
Honda Cb400ss pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 42,572 |
| 2019 | 1 | 6 | 83% | 18,795 |
| 2017 | 7 | 42 | 95% | 17,996 |
| 2016 | 3 | 23 | 91% | 15,445 |
| 2014 | 2 | 16 | 100% | 25,440 |
| 2008 | 3 | 19 | 89% | 17,239 |
| 2007 | 3 | 23 | 91% | 30,729 |
| 2006 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 10,844 |
| 2005 | 4 | 34 | 88% | 15,472 |
| 2004 | 10 | 71 | 89% | 22,858 |
| 2003 | 12 | 81 | 81% | 21,355 |
| 2002 | 11 | 68 | 90% | 21,399 |
| 2001 | 2 | 9 | 67% | 17,754 |
| 1978 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 40,153 |
Honda Cb400ss reliability FAQ
Across 61 Honda Cb400ss vehicles in our MOT data,
89% pass the MOT (a 11% failure rate), with about
0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Cb400ss MOT issues are:
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)); Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)).
The typical Honda Cb400ss in our data has covered around
21,264 miles.
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