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L254 XTC

1994 Honda CB400

Red Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

42,827 mi
Last recorded42,827 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 1994 Honda CB40040,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL254 XTC
MakeHonda
ModelCB400
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 42,827 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 42,795 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 40,863 miles

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 24 Sep 2016 40,835 miles

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

Front Inner Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 38,074 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 34,582 miles

rear brake caliper pivot s worn

Fail 12 Apr 2014 34,575 miles

Front Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

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

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 29,240 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 29,239 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Pass 1 May 2012 24,613 miles

tight spot in chain

Pass 19 Apr 2011 23,561 miles

No plate digits very slightly wider then std

Pass 17 Apr 2010 22,429 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 22,349 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 22,293 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2007 21,835 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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L254 XTC is a 1994 Honda CB400 in Red with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1994 Honda CB400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 40,852 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 L254 XTC, 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 32 years old, this Honda CB400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L254 XTC registered?

L254 XTC is a 1994 Honda CB400, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L254 XTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L254 XTC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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