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H116 OEE

1997 Honda CB1

Blue Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

55,206 mi
Last recorded55,206 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2021
Typical for 1997 Honda CB133,058 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH116 OEE
MakeHonda
ModelCB1
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2021 55,206 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive CHAIN AND SPROCKETS WORN (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ENGINE MOUNTING AREAS FRONT RAIL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 55,206 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 54,700 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 52,382 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 49,440 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 49,440 miles

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

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 46,490 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 43,212 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 30 May 2012 41,997 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 40,944 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 3 Jun 2011 40,944 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 18 May 2010 38,685 miles

Chain guard is missing

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Last digit of VIN No had been tampered

Pass 19 May 2009 28,850 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 28,355 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 28,355 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 3 May 2007 25,873 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 25,873 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Upper Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Offside Front Upper Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Upper Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 24,802 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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H116 OEE is a 1997 Honda CB1 in Blue with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 H116 OEE, 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 H116 OEE registered?

H116 OEE is a 1997 Honda CB1, first registered on 3 November 1997.

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