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C908 SGM

1986 Honda CB350

Black Petrol 348cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

67 mi
Last recorded67 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1986 Honda CB35041,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC908 SGM
MakeHonda
ModelCB350
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine348cc
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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 67 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Motorcycle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 30,671 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 30,059 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 30,000 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 29,739 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 29,739 miles

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.5a)

Nearside Rear indicator insecure

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 29,414 miles

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. swing arm (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 29,414 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Hydraulic brake control creeps under load. (3.1.4a)

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies from front (1.3.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 27,791 miles

Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 3 Dec 2013 27,791 miles

Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

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

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

Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

rear brake pedal has reduced reserve travel

Pass 27 Jan 2012 27,771 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2012 27,763 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2011 27,748 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Oil leak

rear sprocket carrier has free play

side stand worn

Fail 12 Sep 2011 27,740 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2010 25,645 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2010 25,645 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Centre Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 21,017 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 18,126 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 16,173 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 16,019 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CB350?

Based on 3,411 MOT tests across 642 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
393
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
642
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 40
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 37
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 32
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 28
Drive chain excessively loose 25
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C908 SGM is a 1986 Honda CB350 in Black with a 348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1986 Honda CB350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 41,349 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 CB350 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C908 SGM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CB350 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 40 years old, this Honda CB350 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C908 SGM registered?

C908 SGM is a 1986 Honda CB350, first registered on 15 May 1986.

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