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WR62 DCU

2012 Honda Cb 1000 R-b

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,143 mi
Last recorded35,143 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Cb 1000 R-b11,902 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR62 DCU
MakeHonda
ModelCb 1000 R-b
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 35,143 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 35,139 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 35,022 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 35,022 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 34,979 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2024 34,979 miles

Drive chain worn to excess some links are seized (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 32,246 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 27,932 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 26,828 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 25,908 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 21,372 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 16,794 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 12,095 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 12,082 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 8,305 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2015 3,126 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cb 1000 R-b?

Based on 1,562 MOT tests across 152 vehicles.

90.5%
Pass Rate
888
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 5
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4
Footrest missing 4
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 3
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WR62 DCU is a 2012 Honda Cb 1000 R-b in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Honda Cb 1000 R-b models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 11,902 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 1000 R-b fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 5 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WR62 DCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cb 1000 R-b typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Honda Cb 1000 R-b is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WR62 DCU is a 2012 Honda Cb 1000 R-b, first registered on 1 December 2012.

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