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A653 EFP

1983 Honda CB400N

Silver Petrol 395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2015
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

37,688 mi
Last recorded37,688 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2014
Typical for 1983 Honda CB400N36,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA653 EFP
MakeHonda
ModelCB400N
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine395cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2014 37,688 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 37,688 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

FRONT TYRE UNDERINFLATED

Pass 5 Jul 2013 37,405 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2013 37,405 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 22,139 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 22,126 miles

Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

How Reliable is the Honda CB400N?

Based on 6,477 MOT tests across 1,063 vehicles.

81.4%
Pass Rate
317
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
1,063
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 107
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 63
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 57
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 51
Drive chain excessively loose 49
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A653 EFP is a 1983 Honda CB400N in Silver with a 395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A653 EFP, 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 A653 EFP registered?

A653 EFP is a 1983 Honda CB400N, first registered on 4 August 1983.

Is A653 EFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A653 EFP shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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