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G678 RFV

1996 Honda CB400

Blue Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

45,648 mi
Last recorded45,648 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 1996 Honda CB40035,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG678 RFV
MakeHonda
ModelCB400
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 45,648 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 45,648 miles

Direction indicator not working lh indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected throttle loose (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 45,385 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded general over all condition of frame on many load bearing points are rusty (6.1.1a)

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

Fail 31 May 2017 45,365 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system mount (7.1.1.c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle insecure (1.4.2c)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded general over all condition of frame on many load bearing points are rusty (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 44,449 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 44,401 miles

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

How Reliable is the Honda CB400?

Based on 9,585 MOT tests across 1,172 vehicles.

84.0%
Pass Rate
402
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
1,172
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 135
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 83
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 81
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 56
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 54
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G678 RFV is a 1996 Honda CB400 in Blue with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Honda CB400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 35,386 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 CB400 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 135 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G678 RFV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CB400 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 30 years old, this Honda CB400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G678 RFV registered?

G678 RFV is a 1996 Honda CB400, first registered on 6 September 1996.

Is G678 RFV safe to buy?

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