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K412 FRE

1996 Honda CB400

Black Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

850,740 mi
Last recorded850,740 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 Honda CB40035,386 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK412 FRE
MakeHonda
ModelCB400
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2014 850,740 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2014 850,740 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2013 79,808 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 72,960 miles

Chain guard missing

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

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

rear tyre plugged

Fail 12 Sep 2012 72,960 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

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

Chain guard missing

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

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

rear tyre plugged

Pass 24 Aug 2011 70,771 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 70,771 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 69,855 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 69,834 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 6 May 2009 62,031 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 61,896 miles

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 52,244 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 14 Apr 2008 52,226 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 28 Mar 2007 46,461 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 46,461 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 44,421 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 44,421 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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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K412 FRE is a 1996 Honda CB400 in Black with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 1996 Honda CB400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 35,386 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 K412 FRE, 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 30 years old, this Honda CB400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K412 FRE registered?

K412 FRE is a 1996 Honda CB400, first registered on 6 December 1996.

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