MOT reliability
Honda Cl 400
15 vehicles · 146 completed MOT tests analysed
84%
MOT pass rate
Based on 15 Honda Cl 400 vehicles and 146 completed MOT tests, the Honda Cl 400 has an overall 84% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 25,040 miles.
15
Vehicles
146
MOT tests
1,244
Avg miles / year
0.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Cl 400 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Cl 400 MOT tests:
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Other53%
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Lamps & electrical24%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension18%
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Steering13%
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Body & structure11%
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Brakes9%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Seatbelts & equipment4%
Honda Cl 400 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 86% |
| 2 | 11 | 82% |
| 3 | 9 | 89% |
| 4 | 9 | 78% |
| 5 | 7 | 86% |
| 6 | 7 | 86% |
| 7 | 12 | 75% |
| 8 | 9 | 89% |
| 9 | 8 | 75% |
| 10 | 7 | 86% |
| 11 | 5 | 80% |
| 12 | 3 | 67% |
| 13 | 2 | 100% |
| 14 | 3 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 4 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 2 | 100% |
| 20 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (15)
Most common Honda Cl 400 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Cl 400 MOT tests:
- Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) (4 times)
- Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (4 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (2 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (2 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (2 times)
- Front tyre perished (2 times)
- Rear tyre perished (2 times)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (2 times)
- Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) (2 times)
- Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) (2 times)
Honda Cl 400 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 29,660 |
| 2014 | 3 | 33 | 88% | 36,458 |
| 2013 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 22,901 |
| 2012 | 2 | 24 | 71% | 20,396 |
| 2011 | 1 | 13 | 77% | — |
| 2010 | 2 | 23 | 91% | 18,025 |
| 2002 | 1 | 19 | 95% | 23,419 |
| 2000 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 10,783 |
| 1999 | 1 | 6 | 83% | 27,145 |
| 1998 | 2 | 17 | 82% | 30,928 |
Honda Cl 400 reliability FAQ
Across 15 Honda Cl 400 vehicles in our MOT data,
84% pass the MOT (a 16% failure rate), with about
0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Cl 400 MOT issues are:
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)); Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).
The typical Honda Cl 400 in our data has covered around
25,040 miles.
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