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G809 SGN

1989 Honda CB1

Blue Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,220 mi
Last recorded29,220 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 1989 Honda CB138,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG809 SGN
MakeHonda
ModelCB1
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 29,220 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 28,955 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 28,848 miles

front brake lightly binding

Pass 1 Sep 2012 28,539 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 28,539 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 27,926 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 27,535 miles

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2010 27,535 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 26,709 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear brake pads close to excessively worn.

Rear subframe corroded.

Surface corrosion to swinging arm.

Pass 17 Feb 2007 23,877 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 23,877 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

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

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2006 18,232 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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G809 SGN is a 1989 Honda CB1 in Blue with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G809 SGN, 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 G809 SGN registered?

G809 SGN is a 1989 Honda CB1, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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