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K121 SLY

1998 Honda CB1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

9,105 mi
Last recorded9,105 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 1998 Honda CB100012,745 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK121 SLY
MakeHonda
ModelCB1000
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 9,105 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 9,104 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 8,600 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 8,481 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 8,466 miles

Offside Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2015 7,182 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 7,157 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Fail 15 Oct 2014 5,660 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 5,660 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 5,652 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 4,756 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

head light wired wrong way.

Pass 20 Aug 2010 3,415 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 2,153 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 2,121 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 1,516 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 994 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CB1000?

Based on 8,993 MOT tests across 842 vehicles.

86.8%
Pass Rate
724
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
842
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 64
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 45
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 42
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 33
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 26
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K121 SLY is a 1998 Honda CB1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1998 Honda CB1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 12,745 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 CB1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K121 SLY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CB1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 28 years old, this Honda CB1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K121 SLY registered?

K121 SLY is a 1998 Honda CB1000, first registered on 19 February 1998.

Is K121 SLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for K121 SLY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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