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BTU 704W

1996 Honda CB650

Brown Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

1,221 mi
Last recorded1,221 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 Honda CB65037,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTU 704W
MakeHonda
ModelCB650
Year1996
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 1,221 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 1,080 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2016 1,080 miles

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

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt missing (2.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 1,060 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 29 Jul 2014 348 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2014 348 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 277 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 198 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 198 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 1 Oct 2009 25,075 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 24,765 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 24,390 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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BTU 704W is a 1996 Honda CB650 in Brown with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Honda CB650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 37,304 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 BTU 704W, 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 30 years old, this Honda CB650 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BTU 704W registered?

BTU 704W is a 1996 Honda CB650, first registered on 5 September 1996.

Is BTU 704W safe to buy?

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