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K490 YFL

1993 Honda Cbr

White Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

51,092 mi
Last recorded51,092 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 1993 Honda Cbr32,830 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK490 YFL
MakeHonda
ModelCbr
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2023 51,092 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

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

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak FORK SEAL (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened SHOCK (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 51,063 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Pass 11 Jan 2019 50,502 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 50,143 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 49,660 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 48,876 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 47,566 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 2 May 2009 45,260 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 44,010 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 44,010 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 43,254 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cbr?

Based on 98,965 MOT tests across 15,112 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
978
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
15,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 504
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 293
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 287
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K490 YFL is a 1993 Honda Cbr in White with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1993 Honda Cbr models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 32,830 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 Cbr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 504 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K490 YFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbr typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 33 years old, this Honda Cbr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K490 YFL registered?

K490 YFL is a 1993 Honda Cbr, first registered on 15 January 1993.

Is K490 YFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K490 YFL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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