CarVerify

Free Car Check

L281 XTC

2004 Honda CB400

Red Petrol 398cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

24,616 mi
Last recorded24,616 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda CB40017,899 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationL281 XTC
MakeHonda
ModelCB400
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 24,616 miles

Rear Lower Right hand chain adjuster plate missing

Rear Tyre cracking between tread advised customer no cords showing

Pass 31 Aug 2024 24,335 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2024 24,335 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 23,399 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 23,067 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 22,784 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 22,463 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 22,190 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 22,124 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 22,088 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 22,013 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 21,888 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 21,651 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 21,517 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 21,475 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 21,414 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 21,393 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 21,085 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2006 21,079 miles

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

rear shocker lower bushes worn

Pass 10 Dec 2005 17,831 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
Full Honda CB400 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

L281 XTC is a 2004 Honda CB400 in Red with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2004 Honda CB400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 17,899 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 L281 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 22 years old, this Honda CB400 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L281 XTC?

You can check the full history of L281 XTC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was L281 XTC registered?

L281 XTC is a 2004 Honda CB400, first registered on 10 September 2004.

Is L281 XTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L281 XTC shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L281 XTC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on L281 XTC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.