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L439 RHL

2004 Honda CB400

Black Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

2,470 mi
Last recorded2,470 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Honda CB40017,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL439 RHL
MakeHonda
ModelCB400
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 2,470 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 2,458 miles

Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps pass switch not working (4.1.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively on rivets. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

gear lever, has free play/movement

small oil leak on engine

Pass 8 May 2019 18,544 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 17,264 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2017 15,640 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 15,335 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 9,547 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2016 9,545 miles

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

Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking rear luggage carrier (6.1.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Fail 11 May 2015 4,027 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2015 4,027 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 1,296 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2014 1,296 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 20,724 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 20,505 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2012 14,186 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 13,431 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 13,153 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 13,015 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2008 12,803 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 12,803 miles

Nearside Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 12 Apr 2007 12,553 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 12,553 miles

Centre Front Brake component leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 4,567 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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L439 RHL is a 2004 Honda CB400 in Black with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 L439 RHL, 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.

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L439 RHL is a 2004 Honda CB400, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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