MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,181 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Motorcycle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side stand pivot worn (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. steering head slightly misaligned (2.5.1)
gear lever bent
headlamp kick up mask fitted at time of test
front mudguard is broken around mounting points
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Nearside Rear Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
throttle cale outers slightly damaged
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
How Reliable is the Honda Cb?
Based on 69,808 MOT tests across 11,557 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L236 HEN is a 1997 Honda Cb in Black with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
Across all 1997 Honda Cb models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 36,502 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Honda Cb fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L236 HEN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Honda Cb typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 29 years old, this Honda Cb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was L236 HEN registered?
L236 HEN is a 1997 Honda Cb, first registered on 19 December 1997.
Is L236 HEN safe to buy?
The MOT history for L236 HEN 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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