2003 Honda CB400 0.4L Petrol · J668 FYB

The 2003 Honda CB400 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 20 May 2024 at 54,569 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the three preceding annual tests in May 2022, May 2023, and May 2024 all passed cleanly. No advisories or mechanical faults appear across the available history, indicating the machine has not shown worsening condition or recurring defects over the observed period. Recorded mileage sits at 54,569 against an age of roughly 23 years, equating to about 2,373 miles per year. The test entries show gentle accumulation: 49,323 miles on 18 May 2022, 52,976 on 9 May 2023, and 54,569 on 20 May 2024. A single failed test on 11 May 2022 at 49,320 miles recorded no defects, with a pass secured seven days later at 49,323 miles, suggesting an administrative or presentation issue rather than a mechanical fault. Low annual use implies long standing periods, though the clean record gives no evidence of neglect in the supplied data. A buyer should still inspect the machine in person for age-related corrosion on the frame and exhaust, given the low mileage and likely storage cycles. Suspension bushes, fork seals, and brake calipers warrant a hands-on check for binding or fluid weep, as these items degrade with time even when unused. The absence of recorded advisories does not exempt the CB400 from wear on consumables such as tyres and coolant that a stationary bike can develop unnoticed. Given the sparse but clean MOT history, the vehicle shows no flagged structural or mechanical risks. Prospective owners should commission a pre-purchase inspection to confirm the test silence reflects genuine care rather than omitted faults, and verify the 2022 failure cause with DVSA if the paperwork is available.