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BWO 711V

1979 Honda CBX1000

Silver Petrol 1047cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,391 mi
Last recorded36,391 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2020
Typical for 1979 Honda CBX100024,949 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWO 711V
MakeHonda
ModelCBX1000
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,047cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2020 36,391 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2020 36,391 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 36,287 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 36,287 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 35,426 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play Swingarm bushes (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 34,691 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 33,862 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 32,202 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 31,273 miles

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

front brake spongy

n/s front brake dust seal faulty

Fail 13 Jul 2013 31,273 miles

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

front brake spongy

n/s front brake dust seal faulty

Pass 23 Jul 2012 30,499 miles

front brake spongy & poor reserve lever travel

frontbrake binding

poor reserve travel on rear brake pedal

rear lamp poorly mounted

Fail 23 Jul 2012 30,499 miles

Offside Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Offside Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

front brake spongy & poor reserve lever travel

frontbrake binding

poor reserve travel on rear brake pedal

rear lamp poorly mounted

How Reliable is the Honda CBX1000?

Based on 4,828 MOT tests across 847 vehicles.

89.6%
Pass Rate
310
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
847
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 44
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 38
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 20
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 15
Floor brake test indicates a binding brake 14
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BWO 711V is a 1979 Honda CBX1000 in Silver with a 1,047cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 Honda CBX1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 24,949 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 CBX1000 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BWO 711V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBX1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 47 years old, this Honda CBX1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BWO 711V registered?

BWO 711V is a 1979 Honda CBX1000, first registered on 3 August 1979.

Is BWO 711V safe to buy?

The MOT history for BWO 711V shows 12 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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