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WL53 WES

2011 Honda Cb 1000 Ra-b

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

25,767 mi
Last recorded25,767 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Honda Cb 1000 Ra-b11,754 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL53 WES
MakeHonda
ModelCb 1000 Ra-b
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 25,767 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 22,295 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 15,506 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 13,417 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 13,385 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 12,587 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 12,217 miles

exhaust loud

slight leak from nearside fork seal

Pass 4 Oct 2017 11,271 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 11,271 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 9,721 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 7,926 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 7,774 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute all (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2014 2,244 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cb 1000 Ra-b?

Based on 1,498 MOT tests across 148 vehicles.

89.2%
Pass Rate
933
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 5
reflector on motorcycle missing 4
Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. 4
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WL53 WES is a 2011 Honda Cb 1000 Ra-b in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2011 Honda Cb 1000 Ra-b models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.1% with a typical mileage of 11,754 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 Ra-b fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 9 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WL53 WES, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WL53 WES registered?

WL53 WES is a 2011 Honda Cb 1000 Ra-b, first registered on 29 July 2011.

Is WL53 WES safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL53 WES shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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