Honda CB400F2
Real ownership data from 132 UK CB400F2 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common CB400F2 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 12.7% |
| Brakes | fail | 11% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 6.7% |
| Electrical | fail | 3.5% |
| Other | fail | 3.4% |
| Suspension | fail | 3% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 2.1% |
| Chain and sprockets | fail | 1.7% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is suspension.
CB400F2 mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| Year | Examples | Median mileage | Miles/year | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 5 | 20,082 mi | 104 | 92.11% |
| 1979 | 7 | 29,953 mi | 242 | 92.86% |
| 1978 | 47 | 30,180 mi | 199 | 87.55% |
| 1977 | 43 | 28,422 mi | 159 | 84.19% |
CB400F2 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Honda CB400F2?
Across 132 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (12.7% of all recorded faults), brakes (11% of all recorded faults), tyres (6.7% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Honda CB400F2?
The median Honda CB400F2 in the UK has covered 29,160 miles, and typically rides about 186 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 18,811 and 37,360 miles.
Is the Honda CB400F2 reliable?
85.58% of Honda CB400F2 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.67 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 132 Honda CB400F2 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.