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ALU 972S

1978 Honda Cb

Yellow Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,595 mi
Last recorded11,595 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2015
Typical for 1978 Honda Cb20,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALU 972S
MakeHonda
ModelCb
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2015 11,595 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 11,576 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 11,576 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 11,271 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 11,271 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 20 May 2010 10,897 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 10,046 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 10,025 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 9,984 miles

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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ALU 972S is a 1978 Honda Cb in Yellow with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1978 Honda Cb models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 20,008 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 ALU 972S, 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 48 years old, this Honda Cb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ALU 972S?

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What year was ALU 972S registered?

ALU 972S is a 1978 Honda Cb, first registered on 13 June 1978.

Is ALU 972S safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALU 972S shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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