2001 Honda Cb400 MOT Pass Rate
Pass rate for Cb400 models manufactured in 2001, based on 57 real MOT test results.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
2001 Honda Cb400 MOT Analysis
The 2001 Honda Cb400 has an MOT pass rate of 84.2% based on 57 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 28,917 miles on the odometer. With a 15.8% failure rate, the 2001 Cb400 is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.
The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2001 Honda Cb400 is Non-component advisories, responsible for 1.8% of failures. Non-component advisories issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs range from £100–400. Motorcycle steering is the second most common issue at 1.8%. Motorcycle structure and attachments follows at 1.8%.
Top failures specific to 2001 models only. The overall Cb400 page may show different rankings.
What Fails Most
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Non-component Advisories | 1.8% | 1 |
| 2 | Motorcycle Steering | 1.8% | 1 |
| 3 | Motorcycle Structure And Attachments | 1.8% | 1 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 28,917 miFor every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-component advisories | 0.61 | 1.8% | 1 |
| Motorcycle steering | 0.61 | 1.8% | 1 |
| Motorcycle structure and attachments | 0.61 | 1.8% | 1 |
Mileage Statistics
Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.
About This Data
The 2001 Honda Cb400 has an MOT pass rate of 84.2% based on 57 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 28,917 miles on the odometer. With a 15.8% failure rate, the 2001 Cb400 is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.
If you own or are considering buying a 2001 Honda Cb400, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to non-component advisories: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights. With relatively low average mileage of 28,917 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.
Non-component advisories — 1.8% of failures
Non-component advisories issues account for 1.8% of MOT failures on 2001 Honda Cb400 models. Non-component advisories issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.
Motorcycle steering — 1.8% of failures
Motorcycle steering issues account for 1.8% of MOT failures on 2001 Honda Cb400 models. Steering failures include excessive play in the steering wheel, leaking power steering fluid, worn track rod ends, and damaged steering rack. These affect vehicle control and are closely related to suspension wear. Typical repair costs: £150–600. Pre-MOT check: Check for excessive steering wheel play (more than a few inches of free movement). Listen for whining from the power steering pump. Look for fluid leaks under the car near the front wheels.
Motorcycle structure and attachments — 1.8% of failures
Motorcycle structure and attachments issues account for 1.8% of MOT failures on 2001 Honda Cb400 models. Motorcycle structure and attachments issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.