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JHO 172S

1978 Honda Cb

Red Petrol 408cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

60,043 mi
Last recorded60,043 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 1978 Honda Cb20,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHO 172S
MakeHonda
ModelCb
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine408cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 60,043 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 59,930 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 59,858 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 59,817 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 59,817 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 59,776 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

front and rear spokes rusty

Fail 22 Jul 2010 59,776 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

front and rear spokes rusty

Fail 10 Jul 2010 59,741 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Front Brake component is fractured (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

front and rear spokes rusty

rear brake pedal not returning

Pass 3 Jul 2009 59,000 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 59,000 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 58,903 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cb?

Based on 69,808 MOT tests across 11,557 vehicles.

90.9%
Pass Rate
1,059
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
11,557
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 120
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JHO 172S is a 1978 Honda Cb in Red with a 408cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1978 Honda Cb models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 20,008 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 Cb fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JHO 172S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cb typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 48 years old, this Honda Cb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JHO 172S registered?

JHO 172S is a 1978 Honda Cb, first registered on 31 May 1978.

Is JHO 172S safe to buy?

The MOT history for JHO 172S shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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