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L189 VGT

1994 Honda CB750

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,924 mi
Last recorded51,924 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2016
Typical for 1994 Honda CB75026,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL189 VGT
MakeHonda
ModelCB750
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2016 51,924 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

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

Offside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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

advancing corrosion to rear structure of bike

advancing corrosion to swing arm

Fail 3 Apr 2016 51,924 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

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

Offside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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

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

advancing corrosion to rear structure of bike

advancing corrosion to swing arm

Pass 21 Mar 2015 51,747 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

frame has advancing corrosion in a number of places

reat suspension assembly and swing arm have advancing corrosion

Fail 21 Mar 2015 51,747 miles

Drive belt sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

frame has advancing corrosion in a number of places

reat suspension assembly and swing arm have advancing corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2014 50,768 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 50,139 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 48,720 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 47,588 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 46,384 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 46,384 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 40,774 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

off side rear engine mounting bolts missing

rear position lamp slight earh fault,when indicators applied

tick over slightly high

Fail 2 Dec 2008 40,774 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

off side rear engine mounting bolts missing

rear position lamp slight earh fault,when indicators applied

tick over slightly high

Pass 10 Oct 2007 39,644 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 39,644 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 37,393 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CB750?

Based on 29,946 MOT tests across 4,575 vehicles.

84.5%
Pass Rate
402
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
4,575
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 335
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 322
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 274
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 231
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 170
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L189 VGT is a 1994 Honda CB750 in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1994 Honda CB750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 26,348 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 CB750 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 335 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L189 VGT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CB750 typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 32 years old, this Honda CB750 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L189 VGT registered?

L189 VGT is a 1994 Honda CB750, first registered on 24 June 1994.

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