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S645 SVU

1988 Honda Cbr

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,442 mi
Last recorded66,442 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 1988 Honda Cbr35,973 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS645 SVU
MakeHonda
ModelCbr
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 66,442 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Rear tyre side walls slightly cracked & perished

Fail 2 Nov 2022 66,442 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Rear tyre side walls slightly cracked & perished

Pass 9 Sep 2021 64,956 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 64,956 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect aim kick up is to right hand side (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Drive chain horseshoe locking device likely to become detached (6.1.7 (j) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 63,726 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 63,720 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right head lamp kick up to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pedal pivot excessively worn (1.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned to close together (4.4.3 (a))

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

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 45,814 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 43,862 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 40,827 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2016 40,827 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside tape on lens to correct pattern (1.6)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 34,388 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 34,388 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 26,247 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 26,186 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 26,186 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

How Reliable is the Honda Cbr?

Based on 98,965 MOT tests across 15,112 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
978
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
15,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 504
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 293
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 287
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S645 SVU is a 1988 Honda Cbr in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1988 Honda Cbr models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 35,973 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 Cbr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 504 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S645 SVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbr typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 38 years old, this Honda Cbr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S645 SVU registered?

S645 SVU is a 1988 Honda Cbr, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is S645 SVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S645 SVU shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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