MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
30,894 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Fuel tank leaking n/s repair (7.2.1a)
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
both side panels insecure due to broken lugs
clutch lever ball missing
drive chain adjusters not seated correctly on swingarm
engine oil leak
rear rack missing a bolt nsr
seat not located at the rear of the tank
side stand bolt nut missing and bolt unwinding
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Oil leak
ball missing from clutch lever
chain adjusters not in correct grove in swing arm
front tyre perishing no cords showing
n/s/r rack bolt missing
o/s side panel insecure at rear end
o/s/f footpeg loose on shaft
side stand bolt loose
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)
Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)
How Reliable is the Honda CB400N?
Based on 6,477 MOT tests across 1,063 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A281 OTL is a 1983 Honda CB400N in Blue with a 395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
Across all 1983 Honda CB400N models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 36,026 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Honda CB400N fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 107 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A281 OTL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Honda CB400N typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 43 years old, this Honda CB400N is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was A281 OTL registered?
A281 OTL is a 1983 Honda CB400N, first registered on 1 August 1983.
Is A281 OTL safe to buy?
The MOT history for A281 OTL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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