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JAB 187T

1978 Honda CB400N

Silver Petrol 395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

19,669 mi
Last recorded19,669 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2012
Typical for 1978 Honda CB400N32,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAB 187T
MakeHonda
ModelCB400N
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine395cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2012 19,669 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 19,180 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 18,317 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 18,201 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 3 Jul 2007 18,201 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

How Reliable is the Honda CB400N?

Based on 6,477 MOT tests across 1,063 vehicles.

81.4%
Pass Rate
317
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
1,063
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 107
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 63
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 57
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 51
Drive chain excessively loose 49
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JAB 187T is a 1978 Honda CB400N in Silver with a 395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1978 Honda CB400N models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 32,673 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 CB400N fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 107 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JAB 187T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CB400N typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 48 years old, this Honda CB400N is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JAB 187T?

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What year was JAB 187T registered?

JAB 187T is a 1978 Honda CB400N, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is JAB 187T safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAB 187T shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JAB 187T have outstanding finance?

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