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G249 WCD

1997 Honda CB1

Blue Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2015
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

48,895 mi
Last recorded48,895 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda CB133,058 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG249 WCD
MakeHonda
ModelCB1
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2014 48,895 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

centre stand pivot shaft/spring worn

rear lamps support fairing damaged.

Fail 18 Sep 2014 48,895 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

centre stand pivot shaft/spring worn

rear lamps support fairing damaged.

Fail 20 Aug 2014 47,930 miles

Brake pedal is inoperative (3.1.3c)

Brake pedal mounting cracked . (3.1.2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 31,228 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CB1?

Based on 2,419 MOT tests across 307 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
779
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
307
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 53
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 48
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 37
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 23
wheel bearings have excessive free play 22
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G249 WCD is a 1997 Honda CB1 in Blue with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Honda CB1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 33,058 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 CB1 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G249 WCD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CB1 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this Honda CB1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G249 WCD registered?

G249 WCD is a 1997 Honda CB1, first registered on 14 March 1997.

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