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L587 GFJ

2004 Honda CB400

Red Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,598 mi
Last recorded72,598 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Honda CB40017,899 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL587 GFJ
MakeHonda
ModelCB400
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 72,598 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 72,598 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 72,436 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 70,590 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 69,688 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Offside slow return on throttle

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

movement in both handle bar switches

no high beam indication

Fail 20 Jul 2016 69,688 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Offside slow return on throttle

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

movement in both handle bar switches

no high beam indication

Pass 31 Jul 2015 68,821 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 63,528 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 61,643 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 54,811 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 53,916 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 53,894 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 52,151 miles

front tyre worn

Pass 29 Jun 2007 41,953 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 37,200 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 37,200 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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L587 GFJ is a 2004 Honda CB400 in Red with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L587 GFJ, 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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What year was L587 GFJ registered?

L587 GFJ is a 2004 Honda CB400, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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