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K974 HVO

1993 Honda CB1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

24,830 mi
Last recorded24,830 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2015
Typical for 1993 Honda CB100031,483 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK974 HVO
MakeHonda
ModelCB1000
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2015 24,830 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 24,492 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 24,483 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Unable to open fuel cap to check seal

Pass 21 Nov 2012 23,135 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2012 23,135 miles

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

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

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

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 20,568 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2011 20,540 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 17,930 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 15,608 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 12,857 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 10,575 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 10,556 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 6,646 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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K974 HVO is a 1993 Honda CB1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1993 Honda CB1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 31,483 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 K974 HVO, 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 33 years old, this Honda CB1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K974 HVO registered?

K974 HVO is a 1993 Honda CB1000, first registered on 19 March 1993.

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