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UPK 205S

1978 Honda CB400N

Red Petrol 408cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,734 mi
Last recorded20,734 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1978 Honda CB400N32,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPK 205S
MakeHonda
ModelCB400N
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine408cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 1 Aug 2025 20,734 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 20,654 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 20,498 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 20,408 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 20,245 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 20,015 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 19,599 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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UPK 205S is a 1978 Honda CB400N in Red with a 408cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1978 Honda CB400N models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 32,673 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 UPK 205S, 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 48 years old, this Honda CB400N is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of UPK 205S?

You can check the full history of UPK 205S by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was UPK 205S registered?

UPK 205S is a 1978 Honda CB400N, first registered on 17 January 1978.

Is UPK 205S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UPK 205S shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UPK 205S have outstanding finance?

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