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K431 MGU

2000 Honda CB400

Silver Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

19,140 mi
Last recorded19,140 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Honda CB40029,907 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK431 MGU
MakeHonda
ModelCB400
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 19,140 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 19,102 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 18,785 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 18,784 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 17,970 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

right foot peg rubber missing

Pass 31 Aug 2022 16,274 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Rear x1 of x2 rear stop/position lamp bulb not working.

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 16,274 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear x1 of x2 rear stop/position lamp bulb not working.

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 9,079 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 5,766 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 4,101 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2019 4,098 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 3,641 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 2,613 miles

Centre Rear Rear tyre shows some fatigue

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive couple of stiff joints (6.2.1e)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 358 miles

Offside Rear rubber bush on Rr caliper has some wear

Pass 18 Sep 2014 98,331 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 94,610 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 91,710 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 87,308 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 83,591 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 80,651 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 79,111 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 5 May 2007 60,262 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 60,262 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 27 May 2006 58,262 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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K431 MGU is a 2000 Honda CB400 in Silver with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2000 Honda CB400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 29,907 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 K431 MGU, 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 26 years old, this Honda CB400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K431 MGU registered?

K431 MGU is a 2000 Honda CB400, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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