Honda Cb400
MotorcycleFrom 386 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, a tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre, a headlamp missing and inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led. The top issue, a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, caused 8 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 8 |
| a tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre | 6 |
| a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 5 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 5 |
| reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear | 5 |
| a stop lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | 5 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 4 |
| a tyre not fitted in accordance with the direction of rotation marked on the side wall | 4 |
| an unsuitable tyre fitted | 3 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 3 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 6.2% of Cb400 failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £44.
Typical mileage
Half of all Cb400s tested had between 18,229 and 35,369 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 29,427 median miles, the Cb400 has 0.066 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Honda models
| Honda Civic | 74.1% |
| Honda Jazz | 77.5% |
| Honda CR-V | 79.3% |
| Honda HR-V | 88.6% |
| Honda Accord | 69.6% |
Common questions
What is the Honda Cb400 MOT pass rate?
The Honda Cb400 has a 80.6% MOT pass rate based on 386 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Honda Cb400?
The most common MOT failure on the Honda Cb400 is a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, which caused 8 failures. Other common issues include a tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre.
What is the typical mileage of a Honda Cb400 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Honda Cb400 is 29,427 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 18,229 and 35,369 miles.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.