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L708 WVV

1994 Honda Cb

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

23,083 mi
Last recorded23,083 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Honda Cb30,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL708 WVV
MakeHonda
ModelCb
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 23,083 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 21,816 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 19,782 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 18,290 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Indicator tell tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 16,557 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 14,978 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 13,412 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 13,341 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 12,381 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2018 12,381 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 11,074 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 9,632 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 8,766 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 8,766 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 7,963 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 7,963 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 6,736 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 5,784 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 30 Aug 2012 5,768 miles

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

Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 4,419 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 30 Jul 2011 4,419 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

nail in rear tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2009 1,837 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2008

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 7 Aug 2008

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Honda Cb?

Based on 69,808 MOT tests across 11,557 vehicles.

90.9%
Pass Rate
1,059
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
11,557
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 120
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L708 WVV is a 1994 Honda Cb in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 1994 Honda Cb models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 30,462 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 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 L708 WVV, 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 32 years old, this Honda Cb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L708 WVV registered?

L708 WVV is a 1994 Honda Cb, first registered on 24 June 1994.

Is L708 WVV safe to buy?

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