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J499 LPX

1992 Honda CB400

Black Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

6,192 mi
Last recorded6,192 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 1992 Honda CB40033,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ499 LPX
MakeHonda
ModelCB400
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 6,192 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 5,846 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 5,341 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 5,341 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2018 4,765 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2018 4,765 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2015 2,867 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 2 May 2015 2,867 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 2 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 37,827 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 37,825 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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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J499 LPX is a 1992 Honda CB400 in Black with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1992 Honda CB400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 33,588 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 J499 LPX, 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 34 years old, this Honda CB400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J499 LPX registered?

J499 LPX is a 1992 Honda CB400, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J499 LPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J499 LPX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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