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M316 ELA

2000 Honda CB400

Blue Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

1,128 mi
Last recorded1,128 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Honda CB40029,907 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM316 ELA
MakeHonda
ModelCB400
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 1,128 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 555 miles

Front tyre cracking between tread

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

Rear tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 24 Mar 2016 533 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front tyre cracking between tread

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

Rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 8 May 2014 476 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 251 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

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

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

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 37,428 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2010 36,624 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 30 Apr 2010 36,619 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 35,096 miles

Headlamp of poor intensity

O/S chain tensioner loose

front brake binding, but not to excess

Fail 27 Apr 2009 35,096 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Headlamp of poor intensity

O/S chain tensioner loose

front brake binding, but not to excess

Fail 30 Sep 2008 38,274 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Front Motorcycle structure excessively damaged (6.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake lever is inoperative (3.1.3c)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Motorcycle structure cracked (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Motorcycle structure excessively damaged (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.2.B2a) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

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

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Engine will not start unable to test exhaust

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Front brake lever shortened and could catch fingers / gloves

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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M316 ELA is a 2000 Honda CB400 in Blue with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2000 Honda CB400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 29,907 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 M316 ELA, 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 26 years old, this Honda CB400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M316 ELA registered?

M316 ELA is a 2000 Honda CB400, first registered on 22 June 2000.

Is M316 ELA safe to buy?

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