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R694 YOR

1997 Honda CB1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

18,922 mi
Last recorded18,922 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda CB100024,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR694 YOR
MakeHonda
ModelCB1000
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 18,922 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 72,789 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 71,921 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 70,298 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 69,406 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 68,429 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2012 68,429 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 14 Jul 2011 67,506 miles

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

Nearside Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 67,506 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 66,494 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 65,399 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2009 65,399 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 63,552 miles

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

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

Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Fail 16 Jul 2008 63,552 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

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

Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 61,248 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2007 61,248 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 59,086 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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R694 YOR is a 1997 Honda CB1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1997 Honda CB1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 24,338 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 R694 YOR, 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 29 years old, this Honda CB1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R694 YOR registered?

R694 YOR is a 1997 Honda CB1000, first registered on 23 December 1997.

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