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ODE 316Y

1983 Honda CB400N

Red Petrol 395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

43,493 mi
Last recorded43,493 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1983 Honda CB400N36,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationODE 316Y
MakeHonda
ModelCB400N
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine395cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 43,493 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 42,865 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 42,437 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 42,025 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 41,568 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 41,116 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 40,674 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 40,674 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 40,120 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 39,756 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 39,292 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 38,872 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 38,364 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 38,347 miles

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

front tyre slightly perished

Pass 7 May 2013 38,023 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 37,829 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2012 37,829 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 37,477 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 5 May 2010 37,050 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2009 36,752 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 36,373 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 35,734 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 35,514 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CB400N?

Based on 6,477 MOT tests across 1,063 vehicles.

81.4%
Pass Rate
317
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
1,063
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 107
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 63
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 57
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 51
Drive chain excessively loose 49
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ODE 316Y is a 1983 Honda CB400N in Red with a 395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1983 Honda CB400N models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 36,026 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda CB400N fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 107 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ODE 316Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CB400N typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 43 years old, this Honda CB400N is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ODE 316Y registered?

ODE 316Y is a 1983 Honda CB400N, first registered on 14 April 1983.

Is ODE 316Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ODE 316Y shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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