Model report · 2005–2025
HONDA CB400S
399cc
Petrol
Class 2
79.2%
first-time pass rate
9.4%
failed outright
40,862
median miles at test
53
MOT tests, 2005–2025
What fails on a CB400S
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
5 | 35.7 |
| brakes |
|
3 | 21.4 |
| suspension |
|
3 | 21.4 |
| body and structure |
|
1 | 7.1 |
| steering and suspension |
|
1 | 7.1 |
| structure and attachments |
|
1 | 7.1 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
same type, similar capacity, high test volume
On first-time pass rate the CB400S beats 1 of its 3 closest rivals (HONDA CB500, HONDA CB400, HONDA CB400N).
HONDA
CB500
83.3% pass · 105k tests
HONDA
CB400
80.9% pass · 9,072 tests
HONDA
CB400N
77.5% pass · 5,366 tests
Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the CB400S.