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N829 VEP

1995 Honda CB1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,539 mi
Last recorded65,539 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2020
Typical for 1995 Honda CB100028,680 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN829 VEP
MakeHonda
ModelCB1000
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2020 65,539 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2020 65,539 miles

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 29 May 2019 64,766 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 May 2018 64,626 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 64,607 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Lower Rear mono-shock insecure Excessive play in all bushes. (2.4.B.4)

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. Bolt missing from centre mount. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 63,084 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. rubber inserts in can hangers missing (7.1.1.c)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 51,894 miles

Exhaust noisy slight blow from front pipes (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2014 44,866 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 44,866 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 39,738 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 22 May 2012 37,104 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 35,198 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2011 35,198 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 33,186 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 33,186 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 31,622 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 30,246 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 29,203 miles

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

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2005 29,069 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2005 29,069 miles

Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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N829 VEP is a 1995 Honda CB1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1995 Honda CB1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 28,680 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 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 N829 VEP, 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 31 years old, this Honda CB1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N829 VEP is a 1995 Honda CB1000, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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