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BPO 490W

1980 Honda CBX1000

Silver Petrol 1047cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

38,710 mi
Last recorded38,710 miles
Recorded on12 May 2014
Typical for 1980 Honda CBX100027,684 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPO 490W
MakeHonda
ModelCBX1000
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,047cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2014 38,710 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 25 May 2012 37,994 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 36,988 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 36,988 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Brake rod slightly corroded (3.2.A1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 36,942 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 36,942 miles

Rear Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 35,422 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 35,384 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

How Reliable is the Honda CBX1000?

Based on 4,828 MOT tests across 847 vehicles.

89.6%
Pass Rate
310
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
847
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 44
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 38
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 20
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 15
Floor brake test indicates a binding brake 14
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BPO 490W is a 1980 Honda CBX1000 in Silver with a 1,047cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1980 Honda CBX1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 27,684 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 CBX1000 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BPO 490W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBX1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 46 years old, this Honda CBX1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BPO 490W registered?

BPO 490W is a 1980 Honda CBX1000, first registered on 31 December 1980.

Is BPO 490W safe to buy?

The MOT history for BPO 490W shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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