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WM16 ULV

2016 Honda Cb

Red Petrol 471cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

47,503 mi
Last recorded47,503 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Honda Cb11,185 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM16 ULV
MakeHonda
ModelCb
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine471cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2026 47,503 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect SEIZED & DOESN'T MOVE (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 45,075 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 44,983 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Rear Suspension has extremely limited travel, as if linkage is seized

Pass 24 Jun 2024 41,156 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 38,305 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 34,713 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 32,130 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 26,901 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed brake pipe chaffing on hand guard bracket (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 26,901 miles

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed brake pipe chaffing on hand guard bracket (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 18,822 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2019 18,819 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

How Reliable is the Honda Cb?

Based on 69,808 MOT tests across 11,557 vehicles.

90.9%
Pass Rate
1,059
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
11,557
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 120
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WM16 ULV is a 2016 Honda Cb in Red with a 471cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2016 Honda Cb models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.1% with a typical mileage of 11,185 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 Cb fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WM16 ULV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cb typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 10 years old, this Honda Cb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WM16 ULV is a 2016 Honda Cb, first registered on 1 July 2016.

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