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GEL 48Y

1983 Honda CB1000

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,527 mi
Last recorded44,527 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2015
Typical for 1983 Honda CB100043,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEL 48Y
MakeHonda
ModelCB1000
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2015 44,527 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 44,152 miles

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

slight play rear wheel bearings

Pass 8 Mar 2012 43,839 miles

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

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

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 8 Mar 2012 43,839 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 43,326 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 42,082 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 39,225 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CB1000?

Based on 8,993 MOT tests across 842 vehicles.

86.8%
Pass Rate
724
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
842
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 64
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 45
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 42
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 33
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 26
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GEL 48Y is a 1983 Honda CB1000 in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1983 Honda CB1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 43,376 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda CB1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GEL 48Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CB1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 43 years old, this Honda CB1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GEL 48Y registered?

GEL 48Y is a 1983 Honda CB1000, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is GEL 48Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for GEL 48Y shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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