Honda CB400FI
Real ownership data from 62 UK CB400FI motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common CB400FI problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | fail | 23.8% |
| Suspension | fail | 14.3% |
| Controls and cables | fail | 14.3% |
| Brakes | fail | 9.5% |
| Brake discs and pads | fail | 4.8% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 4.8% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is chain and sprockets.
CB400FI 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 5 | 12,636 mi | 107 | 100% |
| 1976 | 20 | 30,308 mi | 44 | 92.59% |
| 1975 | 6 | — | — | — |
CB400FI questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Honda CB400FI?
Across 62 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (23.8% of all recorded faults), suspension (14.3% of all recorded faults), controls and cables (14.3% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Honda CB400FI?
The median Honda CB400FI in the UK has covered 26,211 miles, and typically rides about 92 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 16,581 and 41,110 miles.
Is the Honda CB400FI reliable?
89.23% of Honda CB400FI MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.3 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 62 Honda CB400FI motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.