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G649 FVT

1996 Honda CB1

Yellow Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

34,955 mi
Last recorded34,955 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 1996 Honda CB140,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG649 FVT
MakeHonda
ModelCB1
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 34,955 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2023 34,459 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 May 2022 34,071 miles
Fail 21 May 2022 34,071 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2013 33,145 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 27,701 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 24,208 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 23,545 miles

Handle bar right hand end stop loose

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

rear brake binding lightly

Fail 30 Mar 2010 23,545 miles

Handle bar right hand end stop loose

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

rear brake binding lightly

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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G649 FVT is a 1996 Honda CB1 in Yellow with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1996 Honda CB1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 40,772 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 G649 FVT, 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 30 years old, this Honda CB1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G649 FVT registered?

G649 FVT is a 1996 Honda CB1, first registered on 15 November 1996.

Is G649 FVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for G649 FVT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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