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P550 PKJ

1996 Honda CB400

Blue Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,418 mi
Last recorded57,418 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda CB40035,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP550 PKJ
MakeHonda
ModelCB400
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 57,418 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 56,288 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 55,418 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 54,668 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 54,104 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 53,671 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

rear tyre wall started to perish

Pass 4 Nov 2019 53,450 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 52,386 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 51,624 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 50,929 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 50,331 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 49,604 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 49,301 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 48,903 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2012 48,903 miles

Offside Rear suspension component cracked (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 48,434 miles

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

Nearside Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 5 Nov 2010 47,906 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 47,906 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2009 47,189 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 3 Nov 2009 47,169 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 46,422 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 24 Sep 2008 29,284 miles

Front Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 45,725 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 43,652 miles

Slight misalignment from front to rear wheels

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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P550 PKJ is a 1996 Honda CB400 in Blue with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 P550 PKJ, 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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P550 PKJ is a 1996 Honda CB400, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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