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L818 HKO

1994 Honda CB400

Blue Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

48,252 mi
Last recorded48,252 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Honda CB40040,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL818 HKO
MakeHonda
ModelCB400
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 48,252 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 48,194 miles

Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2024 43,998 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 42,466 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc worn and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc slightly worn and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2023 42,424 miles

Central Front Upper Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy Headbearings notch at central position. (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Central Front Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc worn and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc slightly worn and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 40,265 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 38,299 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 37,560 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 36,813 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 32,965 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 31,623 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 29,925 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 25,691 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 23,472 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 23,309 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 23,195 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2011 23,195 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 22,213 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 18,656 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 18,327 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 16,521 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2007 16,493 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2006 14,490 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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L818 HKO is a 1994 Honda CB400 in Blue with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 L818 HKO, 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 L818 HKO registered?

L818 HKO is a 1994 Honda CB400, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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