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UAL 543R

2009 Honda CB1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

27,907 mi
Last recorded27,907 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Honda CB100013,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUAL 543R
MakeHonda
ModelCB1000
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 27,907 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 23,647 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 19,000 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 10 Jun 2020 19,000 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 17,309 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 17,309 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2019 17,306 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock fouling on steering damper (2.1.4 (c))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort pulsing on hard application (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 15,438 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit of 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 11,935 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 11,935 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 11,769 miles

advice rear brake does not lock out.

Pass 22 May 2015 11,022 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2014 10,003 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 8,876 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 8,876 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 7,538 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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UAL 543R is a 2009 Honda CB1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2009 Honda CB1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 13,444 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 UAL 543R, 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 17 years old, this Honda CB1000 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was UAL 543R registered?

UAL 543R is a 2009 Honda CB1000, first registered on 5 March 2009.

Is UAL 543R safe to buy?

The MOT history for UAL 543R shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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