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NG12 WBK

2012 Honda Cb 1000 R-b

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

42,406 mi
Last recorded42,406 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Cb 1000 R-b11,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG12 WBK
MakeHonda
ModelCb 1000 R-b
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 42,406 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 41,390 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2023 41,038 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 41,032 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 40,803 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Brakes starting to bind

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

clutch lever shortened and damaged

Brake fluid getting dark

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 38,274 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear corroded

Nearside clutch lever damaged

Fail 20 Jan 2020 38,274 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear corroded

Nearside clutch lever damaged

Pass 10 Jan 2019 31,229 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 31,226 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 25,228 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 25,228 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 25,216 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit + outshape (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2017 18,551 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Front brakes slightly sticking

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 11,045 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 4,592 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cb 1000 R-b?

Based on 1,562 MOT tests across 152 vehicles.

90.5%
Pass Rate
888
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 5
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4
Footrest missing 4
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 3
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NG12 WBK is a 2012 Honda Cb 1000 R-b in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Honda Cb 1000 R-b models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 11,902 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 1000 R-b fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 5 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NG12 WBK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cb 1000 R-b typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Honda Cb 1000 R-b is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NG12 WBK registered?

NG12 WBK is a 2012 Honda Cb 1000 R-b, first registered on 15 August 2012.

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