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Honda CB 400

Red · Petrol · 1997 · 398 cc

R94 MBVMOT history

R94 MBV is a red petrol Honda CB 400 first used on 1 Aug 1997. Its MOT is valid until 3 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 38,575 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Aug 2027
Mileage
38,575 km
At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,093 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R94 MBV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
CB 400
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
398 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
1 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R94 MBV was last recorded at 38,575 km on 13 Jul 2026, 2,941 km more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
35,634 km · 4 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,941 km
Average per year
1,093 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 38,575 km
  • 2025 – 35,634 km
  • 2024 – 31,009 km
  • 2023 – 26,250 km
  • 2022 – 26,165 km
  • 2020 – 25,481 km
  • 2018 – 25,319 km
  • 2017 – 25,046 km
  • 2016 – 26 km
  • 2013 – 21,392 km
  • 2012 – 18,238 km
  • 2010 – 16,630 km
  • 2006 – 16,125 km
  • 2005 – 16,118 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,575 km
  • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySteering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 23 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass38,575 km (+2,941)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    38,575 km
    Test number
    940727768501
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
  2. Pass35,634 km (+306)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    35,634 km
    Test number
    133371475699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail35,328 km (+4,319)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,328 km
    Test number
    843673669738
    • MajorFront Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
  4. Pass31,009 km (+4,759)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    31,009 km
    Test number
    298764900641
    • AdvisoryFront Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
  5. Pass26,250 km (+85)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    26,250 km
    Test number
    912047567904
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
  6. Pass26,165 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    26,165 km
    Test number
    679573131785
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
  7. Pass17,470 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2022
    Odometer
    17,470 miles
    Test number
    155352100019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass25,481 km (+162)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2021
    Odometer
    25,481 km
    Test number
    251845894570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass25,319 km (+273)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    25,319 km
    Test number
    261859030815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass25,046 km (+25,020)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    25,046 km
    Test number
    781914123619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass26 km (+5)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    26 km
    Test number
    498000258758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail21 km1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21 km
    Test number
    845332125654
    • DangerousThrottle operating incorrectly sticking (6.2.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
  13. Pass24,730 miles (+131)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    24,730 miles
    Test number
    136220795087
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
  14. Pass24,599 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    24,599 miles
    Test number
    638083014032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass21,392 km (+3,154)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    21,392 km
    Test number
    556482123022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass18,238 km (+1,608)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    18,238 km
    Test number
    236356612095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass16,630 km (+505)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    16,630 km
    Test number
    193873470226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass16,125 km (+7)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    16,125 km
    Test number
    991661256049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail16,118 km2 dangerous1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,118 km
    Test number
    914447855375
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
    • DangerousRoller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
    • FailureRear Brake performance not tested (3.3)
    • NoteNearside front indicator on all the time but flashes correctly when operated by the indicator switch

Questions about R94 MBV

Does R94 MBV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R94 MBV is valid until 3 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on R94 MBV?
The MOT on R94 MBV is valid until 3 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R94 MBV done?
R94 MBV was recorded at 38,575 km at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 1,093 km a year.
Has R94 MBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R94 MBV has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on R94 MBV ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on R94 MBV find?
R94 MBV passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort; steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy.

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