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P117 PBP

1996 Honda CB400

Silver Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,361 mi
Last recorded44,361 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2024
Typical for 1996 Honda CB40035,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP117 PBP
MakeHonda
ModelCB400
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2024 44,361 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 43,987 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Brake fluid reservoir slightly damaged

Pass 3 Jul 2021 43,841 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Position lamp 50% effective (1 bulb out)

Pass 2 Oct 2019 43,812 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 43,756 miles

Rear All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced 50% one bulb only working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 43,199 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 43,199 miles

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

Central Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both fork legs leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Central Rear Brake performance not tested rear brake does not work and does not register any retardation (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Offside Rear front tyre valve very close to failure resulting in sudden deflation

Pass 23 Sep 2015 41,857 miles

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2015 41,857 miles

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 36,845 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 25 Jul 2014 36,840 miles

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

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 tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 31,474 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 29,006 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 27,393 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 24,447 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 21,544 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 18,710 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

speedo reads kms/per hr needs mph overlay

Pass 28 Mar 2007 17,658 miles

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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P117 PBP is a 1996 Honda CB400 in Silver with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1996 Honda CB400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 35,386 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 P117 PBP, 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 30 years old, this Honda CB400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P117 PBP is a 1996 Honda CB400, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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