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L342 WNJ

1997 Honda Cb 400

Black Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

6,199 mi
Last recorded6,199 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 1997 Honda Cb 40038,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL342 WNJ
MakeHonda
ModelCb 400
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 6,199 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 6,199 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 5,414 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 3,867 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 2,990 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 2,872 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 2,670 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2016 2,660 miles

Offside Upper Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 2,346 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 181 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2012 171 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 5 May 2011 31 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

only used during daylight hours,and not used at times of seriously reduced visibility

Fail 27 Apr 2011 30 miles

Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel insecure (4.2.3b)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 May 2009 3,795 miles

front fender damage

Pass 15 Dec 2007 33,570 miles

Centre Rear Lower Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 65,982 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 65,982 miles

Centre Front Upper Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Centre Front Upper Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Offside Upper Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 54,246 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cb 400?

Based on 1,387 MOT tests across 172 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
437
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
172
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 21
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 16
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 15
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 15
wheel bearings have excessive free play 9
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L342 WNJ is a 1997 Honda Cb 400 in Black with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1997 Honda Cb 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 38,504 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 Cb 400 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L342 WNJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cb 400 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 29 years old, this Honda Cb 400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L342 WNJ is a 1997 Honda Cb 400, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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