MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
29,628 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)
Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
advise ignition switch faulty
advise one radiator securing bolt missing
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)
Nearside Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)
Nearside Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)
Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
throutle stiff.
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Centre Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
How Reliable is the Honda CB1?
Based on 2,419 MOT tests across 307 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F78 KGN is a 1996 Honda CB1 in Silver with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1996 Honda CB1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 40,772 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 CB1 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F78 KGN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Honda CB1 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 30 years old, this Honda CB1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was F78 KGN registered?
F78 KGN is a 1996 Honda CB1, first registered on 6 September 1996.
Is F78 KGN safe to buy?
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