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L728 VLH

1993 Honda CB1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

41,040 mi
Last recorded41,040 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Honda CB100031,483 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL728 VLH
MakeHonda
ModelCB1000
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 41,040 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 40,871 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 40,758 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 40,625 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 40,363 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 40,363 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 38,308 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 37,938 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 37,442 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 37,442 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 37,319 miles

brake light only works on n/s light unit

Pass 9 Mar 2013 36,946 miles

o/s rear light does not illuminate when brakes applied

Pass 3 Mar 2012 36,646 miles

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

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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L728 VLH is a 1993 Honda CB1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L728 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L728 VLH registered?

L728 VLH is a 1993 Honda CB1000, first registered on 8 December 1993.

Is L728 VLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L728 VLH 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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