MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,626 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Rear foot pegs missing.
Ridiculous Indicators
Ridiculous Wing mirrors.
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play Rear swinging arm has excessive side to side play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Rear foot pegs missing.
Ridiculous Indicators
Ridiculous Wing mirrors.
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Highbeam lamp not working
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Outer Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Rear Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e) DANGEROUS
Highbeam lamp not working
horn muffled
Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Headlamp switch insecure (1.2.4)
Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Front wheel spindle loose (2.3.5a) DANGEROUS
Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
bolt missing on radiator front mounting
horn muffled
How Reliable is the Honda 400?
Based on 1,546 MOT tests across 183 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J685 HMV is a 1998 Honda 400 in Red with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1998 Honda 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 35,484 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J685 HMV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Honda 400 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 28 years old, this Honda 400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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How do I check the history of J685 HMV?
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What year was J685 HMV registered?
J685 HMV is a 1998 Honda 400, first registered on 13 August 1998.
Is J685 HMV safe to buy?
The MOT history for J685 HMV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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