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EGO 497T

1978 Honda 400/4

Red Petrol 408cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2012
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

19,939 mi
Last recorded19,939 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2011
Typical for 1978 Honda 400/426,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGO 497T
MakeHonda
Model400/4
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine408cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2011 19,939 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 16 Aug 2011 49,936 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to maladjustment (3.2.A1i)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Gear lever bent.

How Reliable is the Honda 400/4?

Based on 891 MOT tests across 139 vehicles.

86.2%
Pass Rate
213
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
139
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 11
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 6
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 6
Horn not working 6
Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s 5
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EGO 497T is a 1978 Honda 400/4 in Red with a 408cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 Honda 400/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 26,394 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 400/4 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EGO 497T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda 400/4 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 48 years old, this Honda 400/4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EGO 497T?

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What year was EGO 497T registered?

EGO 497T is a 1978 Honda 400/4, first registered on 4 August 1978.

Is EGO 497T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EGO 497T shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EGO 497T have outstanding finance?

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