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M126 MDV

1995 Honda CB1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

17,190 mi
Last recorded17,190 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 1995 Honda CB100028,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM126 MDV
MakeHonda
ModelCB1000
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 17,190 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer, front (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 17,190 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer, front (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2013 17,148 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 21 May 2013 17,148 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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M126 MDV is a 1995 Honda CB1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Honda CB1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 28,680 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 M126 MDV, 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 31 years old, this Honda CB1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M126 MDV registered?

M126 MDV is a 1995 Honda CB1000, first registered on 31 March 1995.

Is M126 MDV safe to buy?

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