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A93 OVG

1983 Honda CB1000

Black Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

37,884 mi
Last recorded37,884 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2020
Typical for 1983 Honda CB100043,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA93 OVG
MakeHonda
ModelCB1000
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2020 37,884 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 May 2017 37,706 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 37,679 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 7 May 2016 37,640 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 37,365 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Stop light does not work on front brake

Pass 23 Aug 2011 36,815 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 35,783 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 1 Jun 2010 35,783 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 34,820 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2007 33,767 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 27,408 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CB1000?

Based on 8,993 MOT tests across 842 vehicles.

86.8%
Pass Rate
724
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
842
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 64
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 45
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 42
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 33
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 26
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A93 OVG is a 1983 Honda CB1000 in Black with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1983 Honda CB1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 43,376 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda CB1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A93 OVG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CB1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 43 years old, this Honda CB1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A93 OVG registered?

A93 OVG is a 1983 Honda CB1000, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is A93 OVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A93 OVG shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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