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M654 BMA

1994 Honda CB400

Black Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

415 mi
Last recorded415 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Honda CB40040,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM654 BMA
MakeHonda
ModelCB400
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 415 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 240 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 10 May 2023 36 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 57,713 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 57,712 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2016 49,857 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 45,970 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 43,484 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 40,978 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 39,422 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 38,748 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2010 38,748 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 37,007 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 35,242 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 32,721 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 30,339 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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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M654 BMA is a 1994 Honda CB400 in Black with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M654 BMA, 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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M654 BMA is a 1994 Honda CB400, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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