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B393 TEC

1998 Honda CB650

Blue Petrol 648cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109 mi
Last recorded109 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Honda CB65036,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB393 TEC
MakeHonda
ModelCB650
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine648cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 109 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 10 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 29,367 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 29,366 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

How Reliable is the Honda CB650?

Based on 3,106 MOT tests across 554 vehicles.

82.4%
Pass Rate
344
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
554
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 55
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 22
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 20
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 18
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 18
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B393 TEC is a 1998 Honda CB650 in Blue with a 648cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Honda CB650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 36,758 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 CB650 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B393 TEC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CB650 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 28 years old, this Honda CB650 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B393 TEC registered?

B393 TEC is a 1998 Honda CB650, first registered on 13 February 1998.

Is B393 TEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B393 TEC shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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