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1997 Honda Cb400sf MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Cb400sf models manufactured in 1997, based on 30 real MOT test results.

76.7%
Pass Rate
23.3%
Fail Rate
30
Total Tests
32,687
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

1997 Honda Cb400sf MOT Analysis

The 1997 Honda Cb400sf has an MOT pass rate of 76.7% based on 30 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 32,687 miles on the odometer. With a 23.3% failure rate, the 1997 Cb400sf is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1997 Honda Cb400sf is Motorcycle structure and attachments, responsible for 10.0% of failures. 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 range from £100–400.

⚠ Based on limited data (30 tests)

Top failures specific to 1997 models only. The overall Cb400sf page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Motorcycle structure and attachments 10.0%

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Motorcycle Structure And Attachments10.0%3

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 32,687 mi

For 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.

Motorcycle structure and attachments3.06% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Motorcycle structure and attachments3.0610.0%3

Mileage Statistics

32,687
Mean
26,714
Median
22,170
25th Percentile
43,792
75th Percentile
7.13% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 1997 Honda Cb400sf has an MOT pass rate of 76.7% based on 30 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 32,687 miles on the odometer. With a 23.3% failure rate, the 1997 Cb400sf is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 1997 Honda Cb400sf, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to motorcycle structure and attachments: 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 32,687 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Motorcycle structure and attachments — 10.0% of failures

Motorcycle structure and attachments issues account for 10.0% of MOT failures on 1997 Honda Cb400sf 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.

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