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M78 ENG

1995 Honda CB1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,863 mi
Last recorded33,863 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 1995 Honda CB100028,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM78 ENG
MakeHonda
ModelCB1000
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 33,863 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 33,614 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 33,193 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 33,090 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 33,090 miles

Rear Brake caliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 32,550 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 31,820 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 31,339 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 30,749 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

One tail/Stop bulb is not working.

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Top of the engine is very oily.

Pass 1 Sep 2015 30,242 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired bulb not operational (1.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired bulb not operational (1.3.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit rear brake pad friction material low (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Steering movement slightly rough. rear wheel bearings rough (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 29,782 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 29,287 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 28,613 miles

Nearside Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Fail 26 Sep 2012 28,600 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Nearside Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Fail 16 Sep 2011 27,759 miles

Exhaust rear mount found to be close to right hand rear shock, but not touching, recommend adjusting position.

Front mud guard found loose, but not a hazard.

Fuel cap mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 27,759 miles

Exhaust rear mount found to be close to right hand rear shock, but not touching, recommend adjusting position.

Front mud guard found loose, but not a hazard.

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 26,290 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2010 26,287 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 24,190 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 21,515 miles

aliuminum front brake bleed nipple can crack under load.

Fail 9 Jun 2008 21,512 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

front brake master cylinder cap not fitted correctley.

aliuminum front brake bleed nipple can crack under load.

Pass 23 May 2007 18,813 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 15,612 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 15,593 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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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M78 ENG is a 1995 Honda CB1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M78 ENG, 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 M78 ENG registered?

M78 ENG is a 1995 Honda CB1000, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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