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J668 FYB

2003 Honda CB400

Grey Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

54,569 mi
Last recorded54,569 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Honda CB40024,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ668 FYB
MakeHonda
ModelCB400
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2024 54,569 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 May 2023 52,976 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 May 2022 49,323 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

gear lever bent

Fail 11 May 2022 49,320 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements angle of plate is too horizontal (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

clutch lever mount lower bolt missing

gear lever bent

Pass 13 May 2021 43,536 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 823 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019
Pass 20 May 2013 61,523 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Sight binding front brake

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 10 May 2013 61,506 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Sight binding front brake

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 59,244 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

slight binding front brake

Pass 2 Apr 2011 56,783 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 56,746 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Nearside Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 4,644 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 19,131 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 19,127 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 19,127 miles

Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Front suspension assembly component excessively misaligned (2.3.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 8 Jul 2005 17,563 miles

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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J668 FYB is a 2003 Honda CB400 in Grey with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2003 Honda CB400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 24,764 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 J668 FYB, 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 23 years old, this Honda CB400 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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J668 FYB is a 2003 Honda CB400, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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