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L293 VCR

1994 Honda CB750

Grey Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

41,068 mi
Last recorded41,068 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Honda CB75026,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL293 VCR
MakeHonda
ModelCB750
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 41,068 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 140,914 miles

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

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

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Lower Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected bearing worn (2.2.2 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 19,064 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 19,064 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim not tested too dirty cannot see pattern (1.6)

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

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride main stand stop not fitted correctly (6.2.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2016 95,998 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 95,981 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d) DANGEROUS

Front Floor brake test indicates a severely juddering brake verified by road test (3.3C2d.) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired dirty lens (1.2.3a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 77,703 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 76,706 miles

Offside Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 55,691 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 16 Jul 2014 55,463 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b) DANGEROUS

Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

headlamp very dim-dirty

Pass 23 Jul 2013 33,406 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 33,406 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 15,725 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 12,686 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 12,626 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

slight play to rear shock top bushes

Pass 17 Sep 2009 12,558 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 12,445 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 28 Aug 2008 12,443 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 21 Sep 2007 12,322 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 4 Aug 2006 12,239 miles

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

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

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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L293 VCR is a 1994 Honda CB750 in Grey with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 L293 VCR, 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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L293 VCR is a 1994 Honda CB750, first registered on 4 June 1994.

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