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BYS 518S

1978 Honda CB400N

Red Petrol 395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

21,638 mi
Last recorded21,638 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 1978 Honda CB400N32,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYS 518S
MakeHonda
ModelCB400N
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 21,638 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 21,086 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 21,044 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 25 Jul 2015 21,028 miles

Nearside Inner Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Inner Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Outer Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Outer Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Sidecar wheel alignment has excessive toe-out (5.3.1a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 May 2014 32,269 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

very slight leak from tank

Pass 30 Apr 2011 32,226 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 32,174 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 31,963 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 31,866 miles

Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 31,709 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 31,608 miles

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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BYS 518S is a 1978 Honda CB400N in Red with a 395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1978 Honda CB400N models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 32,673 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BYS 518S, 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 48 years old, this Honda CB400N is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BYS 518S registered?

BYS 518S is a 1978 Honda CB400N, first registered on 15 June 1978.

Is BYS 518S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BYS 518S shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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