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GU11 USB

2011 Honda Cb 1000 R-b

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

29,616 mi
Last recorded29,616 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Honda Cb 1000 R-b11,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU11 USB
MakeHonda
ModelCb 1000 R-b
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 29,616 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel damaged but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 26,765 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 26,221 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 26,219 miles

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Combined rear light unit ,No indicator spacing. (4.4.3 (b))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 25,779 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 25,779 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2021 24,018 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Front tyre going out of shape offside edge

Rear tyre squaring off

Pass 13 May 2020 18,590 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 May 2020 18,590 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 12,141 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

front pads 2mm

no pillion footrests fitted (single seat)

slight uneven wear on front tyre

Fail 25 Apr 2019 12,141 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

front pads 2mm

no pillion footrests fitted (single seat)

slight uneven wear on front tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 24 May 2018 11,211 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 4 May 2017 11,048 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2016 10,849 miles

Gear shift lever has lots of movement

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

oil leaking from gear change selector seal

Pass 14 Apr 2015 10,370 miles

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

Nail in front tyre

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 9,646 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 9,646 miles

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

How Reliable is the Honda Cb 1000 R-b?

Based on 1,562 MOT tests across 152 vehicles.

90.5%
Pass Rate
888
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 5
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4
Footrest missing 4
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 3
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GU11 USB is a 2011 Honda Cb 1000 R-b in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2011 Honda Cb 1000 R-b models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.5% with a typical mileage of 11,391 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 Cb 1000 R-b fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 5 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GU11 USB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cb 1000 R-b typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 15 years old, this Honda Cb 1000 R-b is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GU11 USB is a 2011 Honda Cb 1000 R-b, first registered on 6 May 2011.

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