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L565 VLH

1993 Honda CB1000

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

37,902 mi
Last recorded37,902 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 1993 Honda CB100031,483 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL565 VLH
MakeHonda
ModelCB1000
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 37,902 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2022 37,902 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2020 37,581 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 36,810 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 36,791 miles

Central Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Central Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Nearside Exhaust mount bolt deteriorated.

Pass 18 Jan 2016 36,722 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 36,722 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 11 Sep 2014 36,615 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 36,317 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

chain lube on rear tyre

Pass 10 Jun 2011 36,178 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2010 35,837 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 35,196 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 34,391 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 25 May 2007 33,432 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 33,432 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 32,530 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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L565 VLH is a 1993 Honda CB1000 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 L565 VLH, 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 L565 VLH registered?

L565 VLH is a 1993 Honda CB1000, first registered on 18 November 1993.

Is L565 VLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L565 VLH shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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