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B188 DBV

1985 Honda CB650

Blue Petrol 626cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

22,620 mi
Last recorded22,620 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Honda CB65034,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB188 DBV
MakeHonda
ModelCB650
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine626cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 22,620 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 21,851 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 21,845 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 21,648 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 21,459 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 21,442 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CB650?

Based on 3,106 MOT tests across 554 vehicles.

82.4%
Pass Rate
344
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
554
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 55
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 22
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 20
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 18
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 18
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B188 DBV is a 1985 Honda CB650 in Blue with a 626cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1985 Honda CB650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 34,545 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 CB650 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B188 DBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CB650 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 41 years old, this Honda CB650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B188 DBV registered?

B188 DBV is a 1985 Honda CB650, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B188 DBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B188 DBV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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