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L521 XNH

1997 Honda CB1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

13,893 mi
Last recorded13,893 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda CB100024,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL521 XNH
MakeHonda
ModelCB1000
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2017 13,893 miles

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

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Apr 2016 99,495 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2016 99,471 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Brake Pad Shim Missing

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 84,636 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 60,889 miles

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 54,622 miles

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

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 27,951 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 27,098 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 15,787 miles

Aluminium brake fittings fitted

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2011 15,787 miles

Brake lever is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Aluminium brake fittings fitted

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 12,715 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 98,223 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 84,904 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 84,402 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 79,165 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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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L521 XNH is a 1997 Honda CB1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Honda CB1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 24,338 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 L521 XNH, 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 29 years old, this Honda CB1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L521 XNH is a 1997 Honda CB1000, first registered on 24 March 1997.

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