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F854 THW

1989 Honda CB1

Red Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

33,227 mi
Last recorded33,227 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2016
Typical for 1989 Honda CB138,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF854 THW
MakeHonda
ModelCB1
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2016 33,227 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 20 Aug 2016 33,227 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 6 May 2015 32,902 miles

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 32,376 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 32,376 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 May 2012 30,906 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 30,906 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 28,920 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 28,873 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 28,370 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 28,354 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 25,142 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 25,133 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 19,830 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CB1?

Based on 2,419 MOT tests across 307 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
779
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
307
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 53
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 48
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 37
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 23
wheel bearings have excessive free play 22
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F854 THW is a 1989 Honda CB1 in Red with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1989 Honda CB1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 38,759 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 F854 THW, 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 37 years old, this Honda CB1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F854 THW registered?

F854 THW is a 1989 Honda CB1, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F854 THW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F854 THW shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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