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F903 PNA

1989 Honda CB1

Black Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

75,330 mi
Last recorded75,330 miles
Recorded on10 May 2013
Typical for 1989 Honda CB138,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF903 PNA
MakeHonda
ModelCB1
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2013 75,330 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 70,870 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 70,827 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 66,651 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

riders offside footrest slightly shortened

Fail 13 Apr 2011 66,542 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

riders offside footrest slightly shortened

Pass 14 Apr 2010 59,953 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

riders offside footrest is shortened but can still be used

throttle handgrip rubber split

Fail 14 Apr 2010 59,943 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

riders offside footrest is shortened but can still be used

throttle handgrip rubber split

Pass 17 Apr 2009 57,618 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

offside footrest shortened

rear brake pedal is stiff

throttle handgrip split

Fail 17 Apr 2009 57,618 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

offside footrest shortened

rear brake pedal is stiff

throttle handgrip split

Pass 8 Apr 2008 54,120 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2007 47,633 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 40,684 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2006 40,612 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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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F903 PNA is a 1989 Honda CB1 in Black with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 F903 PNA, 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 F903 PNA registered?

F903 PNA is a 1989 Honda CB1, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F903 PNA safe to buy?

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