Honda CB400-SF
Real ownership data from 57 UK CB400-SF motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common CB400-SF problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | major | 11.8% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 10.3% |
| Brakes | major | 8.1% |
| Controls and cables | fail | 7.4% |
| Other | user entered | 5.9% |
| Lights and indicators | major | 5.9% |
| Chain and sprockets | fail | 5.9% |
| Tyres | fail | 5.2% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is wheels.
CB400-SF mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| YearYear | MedianMedian mileage | Mi/yrMiles/year | MOT passFirst-time pass | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 6 | 22,656 mi | 544 | 84.09% |
| 1997 | 15 | 27,087 mi | — | 78.71% |
| 1996 | 7 | 21,781 mi | 1,045 | 81.25% |
| 1994 | 5 | 20,912 mi | — | 91.18% |
CB400-SF questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Honda CB400-SF?
Across 57 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are suspension (11.8% of all recorded faults), steering and head bearings (10.3% of all recorded faults), brakes (8.1% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Honda CB400-SF?
The median Honda CB400-SF in the UK has covered 24,436 miles, and typically rides about 1,156 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 14,716 and 38,152 miles.
Is the Honda CB400-SF reliable?
81.68% of Honda CB400-SF MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.25 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 57 Honda CB400-SF motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.