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P122 FVN

1996 Honda CB1000

Black Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

18,658 mi
Last recorded18,658 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda CB100024,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP122 FVN
MakeHonda
ModelCB1000
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 18,658 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 18,658 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 17,960 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 17,438 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 17,209 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 16,917 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 16,283 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 14,728 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 10,694 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 10,541 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 10,275 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 10,275 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Fail 9 Oct 2009 9,396 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 9,396 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 8,472 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2008 8,472 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 7,759 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 7,324 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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P122 FVN is a 1996 Honda CB1000 in Black with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1996 Honda CB1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 24,912 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 P122 FVN, 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 30 years old, this Honda CB1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P122 FVN registered?

P122 FVN is a 1996 Honda CB1000, first registered on 13 December 1996.

Is P122 FVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P122 FVN shows 18 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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