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XKU 1T

1978 Honda CBX1000

Red Petrol 1047cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

33,956 mi
Last recorded33,956 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 1978 Honda CBX100027,050 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXKU 1T
MakeHonda
ModelCBX1000
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,047cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 33,956 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 33,956 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2018 33,362 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 16 May 2018 33,362 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever lock nut missing!

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 May 2016 33,324 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Fail 10 May 2016 33,324 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 33,248 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 33,248 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2011 33,061 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 21 Jun 2011 33,060 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high (1.6) DANGEROUS

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 13 Oct 2007 32,919 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

swinging arm rusty-corroded!

Pass 13 Oct 2007 32,919 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

swinging arm rusty-corroded!

Pass 12 Jul 2006 32,454 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 32,454 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

front wheel rim lateral run out 1.0mm!

rear swinging arm corroded!

How Reliable is the Honda CBX1000?

Based on 4,828 MOT tests across 847 vehicles.

89.6%
Pass Rate
310
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
847
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 44
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 38
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 20
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 15
Floor brake test indicates a binding brake 14
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XKU 1T is a 1978 Honda CBX1000 in Red with a 1,047cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 Honda CBX1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 27,050 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 CBX1000 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XKU 1T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBX1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 48 years old, this Honda CBX1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XKU 1T registered?

XKU 1T is a 1978 Honda CBX1000, first registered on 23 November 1978.

Is XKU 1T safe to buy?

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