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BUL 790T

1979 Honda Cb

Black Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2010
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

20,309 mi
Last recorded20,309 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2009
Typical for 1979 Honda Cb30,241 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUL 790T
MakeHonda
ModelCb
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2009 20,309 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2009 20,304 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c) DANGEROUS

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Drive chain lightly rubbing (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

speedo cable is disconected

Pass 4 Aug 2008 20,014 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 4 Aug 2008 20,014 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 19,694 miles

Front Rear suspension component slightly bent (2.4.A.1a)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2007 19,694 miles

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

Front Rear suspension component slightly bent (2.4.A.1a)

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

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

Fail 2 Nov 2005 51,299 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive belt guard incomplete (6.2.1c)

battery in low state of charge

dip switch brocken but useable

front mudgaurd twisting in relation to the forks when forks compressed

rear brake noisey in operation

Fail 22 Oct 2005 51,267 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

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

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Chain guard incomplete (6.2.1c)

battery in low state of charge

front brake noisey in operation

front mudgaurd twistig in relation to front wheel when forks compressed

headlamp dipswitch brocken but working

nearside side panel insecure

slight play in rear wheel

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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BUL 790T is a 1979 Honda Cb in Black with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

Across all 1979 Honda Cb models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 30,241 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 BUL 790T, 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 47 years old, this Honda Cb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BUL 790T registered?

BUL 790T is a 1979 Honda Cb, first registered on 7 July 1979.

Is BUL 790T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BUL 790T shows 8 tests with a 37.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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