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OVU 178R

1976 Honda 400/4

Red Petrol 408cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,809 mi
Last recorded34,809 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2009
Typical for 1976 Honda 400/440,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVU 178R
MakeHonda
Model400/4
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine408cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2009 34,809 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 34,754 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 34,658 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 35,411 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 34,503 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

How Reliable is the Honda 400/4?

Based on 891 MOT tests across 139 vehicles.

86.2%
Pass Rate
213
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
139
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 11
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 6
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 6
Horn not working 6
Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s 5
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OVU 178R is a 1976 Honda 400/4 in Red with a 408cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1976 Honda 400/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 40,953 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 400/4 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OVU 178R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda 400/4 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 50 years old, this Honda 400/4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OVU 178R?

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What year was OVU 178R registered?

OVU 178R is a 1976 Honda 400/4, first registered on 7 August 1976.

Is OVU 178R safe to buy?

The MOT history for OVU 178R shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OVU 178R have outstanding finance?

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