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WK59 VSA

2009 Honda CB1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

21,862 mi
Last recorded21,862 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda CB100013,444 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK59 VSA
MakeHonda
ModelCB1000
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 21,862 miles

front tyre worn uneven

Pass 19 Mar 2025 21,452 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 19,402 miles

Front Fork tubes covered by gaiters

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 17,133 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front fork tubes covered by gaitors

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 17,115 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front fork tubes covered by gaitors

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 15,472 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 12,136 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2019 12,136 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 8,414 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 May 2017 5,193 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2017 5,182 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies by front switch (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 5,109 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 5,109 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 4,888 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 3,907 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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WK59 VSA is a 2009 Honda CB1000 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 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 WK59 VSA, 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 WK59 VSA registered?

WK59 VSA is a 2009 Honda CB1000, first registered on 2 October 2009.

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