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C438 LEJ

1985 Honda CB100

Blue Petrol 99cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

35,580 mi
Last recorded35,580 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Honda CB10022,868 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC438 LEJ
MakeHonda
ModelCB100
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine99cc
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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 35,580 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Front tyre is 23 years old (0402) date stamp

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Rear tyre is 14 years old (11 11) date stamp

Fail 23 Jun 2025 35,580 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Front tyre is 23 years old (0402) date stamp

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Rear tyre is 14 years old (11 11) date stamp

Fail 6 May 2025 35,579 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Footrest insecure Pillion footrest locking device missing both sides (6.2.12 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Brake cable worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Front Front tyre is 23 years old (2002), beginning to crack but not exposing cords

Fail 12 Aug 2013 35,502 miles

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

CORROSION TO REAR MUD GUARD

Pass 25 Jul 2012 35,146 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 35,140 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 33,682 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

no e mark found on rear tyre

rear tyre cracked not to cords

Fail 8 Jun 2011 33,679 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

no e mark found on rear tyre

rear tyre cracked not to cords

Pass 21 Feb 2009 32,626 miles

Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 21 Feb 2009 32,626 miles

Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

How Reliable is the Honda CB100?

Based on 1,666 MOT tests across 431 vehicles.

78.3%
Pass Rate
207
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
431
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 26
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 25
Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp 19
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp 16
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 14
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C438 LEJ is a 1985 Honda CB100 in Blue with a 99cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1985 Honda CB100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 22,868 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 CB100 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C438 LEJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CB100 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 41 years old, this Honda CB100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C438 LEJ registered?

C438 LEJ is a 1985 Honda CB100, first registered on 6 September 1985.

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