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GMA 172T

1978 Honda 400/4

Red Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,955 mi
Last recorded29,955 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2015
Typical for 1978 Honda 400/426,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGMA 172T
MakeHonda
Model400/4
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2015 29,955 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 28,585 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 26,394 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 5 May 2011 26,394 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 24,402 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 7 May 2010 24,402 miles

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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GMA 172T is a 1978 Honda 400/4 in Red with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GMA 172T, 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 GMA 172T?

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What year was GMA 172T registered?

GMA 172T is a 1978 Honda 400/4, first registered on 2 August 1978.

Is GMA 172T safe to buy?

The MOT history for GMA 172T shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GMA 172T have outstanding finance?

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