Replaced brake pads all round on the CB400, replaced oil and air filters and changed the oil. Also had to concede defeat and change the rear chain - had to get some help in for that as I’ve never tried it before. Two of us together with Del Boy’s Garage on YouTube seemed to work ok.
It seemed to be running better afterwards, but then it just died on the way back from a ride. Electrics were on but no power to the starter motor and no ignition. Ended up pushing it back for a mile or so, trying to bump it every now and then with no joy, only to finally get back and everything worked again!
Looks like I’ll need to look at the electrics next...