1997 Honda CB400 0.4L Petrol · P493 HAW
1997 Honda CB400 (0.4L, petrol). First registered 04 Jul 1997. Recorded mileage 72,515 km. MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CB400
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 72,515 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P493 HAW Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/01/2026
- 72,515 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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P493 HAW Odometer History
- 15/06/201338,807 mi
- 24/06/201446,163 mi+7,356 mi
- 30/05/201551,446 mi+5,283 mi
- 02/02/201654,776 km
- 29/03/201761,013 km+6,237 km
- 03/04/201862,289 km+1,276 km
- 03/04/201862,289 mi
- 29/03/201962,774 mi+485 mi
- 22/12/202063,320 mi+546 mi
- 07/01/202263,351 km
- 05/01/202364,369 km+1,018 km
- 13/01/202466,854 km+2,485 km
- 16/01/202569,827 km+2,973 km
- 10/01/202672,515 km+2,688 km
Average of roughly 2,681 km per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
P493 HAW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Honda Cb400 (P493 HAW) between June 2013 and January 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)”.
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