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N342 AVO

1996 Honda 400

Multi-colour Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

41,478 mi
Last recorded41,478 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 1996 Honda 40034,942 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN342 AVO
MakeHonda
Model400
Year1996
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc
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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2015 41,478 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 40,884 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 40,880 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 18 Jun 2013 36,867 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 36,867 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 35,982 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 35,977 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 11 May 2011 30,024 miles

front tyre cracked on sidewalls

Fail 15 May 2010 25,065 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 15 May 2010 25,065 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 25,061 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2008 23,336 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 22,125 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2007 22,085 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 15,247 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

How Reliable is the Honda 400?

Based on 1,546 MOT tests across 183 vehicles.

81.2%
Pass Rate
427
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
183
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 30
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 23
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 17
Headlamp aim too low 13
reflector on motorcycle missing 12
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N342 AVO is a 1996 Honda 400 in Multi-colour with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Honda 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 34,942 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 400 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N342 AVO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda 400 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 30 years old, this Honda 400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N342 AVO registered?

N342 AVO is a 1996 Honda 400, first registered on 11 June 1996.

Is N342 AVO safe to buy?

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