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FFS 700X

1981 Honda CB400N

Black Petrol 395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2021
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

34,349 mi
Last recorded34,349 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2020
Typical for 1981 Honda CB400N32,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFS 700X
MakeHonda
ModelCB400N
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine395cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2020 34,349 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 34,319 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 34,319 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Aug 2013 26,861 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 26,861 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 26,830 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 26,830 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2005 26,744 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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FFS 700X is a 1981 Honda CB400N in Black with a 395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1981 Honda CB400N models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 32,088 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 FFS 700X, 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 45 years old, this Honda CB400N is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FFS 700X?

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What year was FFS 700X registered?

FFS 700X is a 1981 Honda CB400N, first registered on 4 August 1981.

Is FFS 700X safe to buy?

The MOT history for FFS 700X shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FFS 700X have outstanding finance?

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