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C720 BTA

1985 Honda CB100

Silver Petrol 99cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

63,118 mi
Last recorded63,118 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 1985 Honda CB10022,868 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC720 BTA
MakeHonda
ModelCB100
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine99cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 63,118 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2025 63,118 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Dec 2025 63,118 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 62,637 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 62,637 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 61,942 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 61,392 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel spoke slightly corroded both (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 60,800 miles

Wheel spoke slightly corroded both (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 60,289 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel spoke slightly corroded both (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 59,695 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 59,695 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 59,150 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 58,588 miles

Front Brake cable outer casing slightly damaged (3.2.A1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 58,075 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 57,037 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 55,902 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 55,902 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2013 54,117 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 54,117 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 52,742 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 51,282 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 49,958 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 47,262 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 45,113 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 43,675 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 41,908 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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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C720 BTA is a 1985 Honda CB100 in Silver with a 99cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C720 BTA, 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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C720 BTA is a 1985 Honda CB100, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C720 BTA safe to buy?

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