Honda CB400T
Real ownership data from 71 UK CB400T motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common CB400T problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | fail | 16.2% |
| Brakes | fail | 7.5% |
| Tyres | fail | 4.9% |
| Suspension | fail | 4.5% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 3.4% |
| Other | fail | 3% |
| Electrical | fail | 2.3% |
| Wheels | prs | 1.5% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is chain and sprockets.
CB400T 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 5 | 27,333 mi | 162 | 92.86% |
| 1978 | 42 | 29,386 mi | 190 | 85.2% |
| 1977 | 10 | 32,346 mi | 724 | 86.67% |
CB400T questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Honda CB400T?
Across 71 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (16.2% of all recorded faults), brakes (7.5% of all recorded faults), tyres (4.9% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Honda CB400T?
The median Honda CB400T in the UK has covered 29,284 miles, and typically rides about 318 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 14,773 and 39,644 miles.
Is the Honda CB400T reliable?
85.07% of Honda CB400T MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.72 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 71 Honda CB400T motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.