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L78 LHJ

1993 Honda CBR1000F

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

49,848 mi
Last recorded49,848 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 1993 Honda CBR1000F36,608 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL78 LHJ
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1000F
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 49,848 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 49,836 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated both front brake discs (from badly leaking fork seals) (1.1.14 (b))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swingarm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 49,684 miles

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

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

front tyre pressure low

horn not very load but noticable

Pass 30 May 2015 49,620 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 49,421 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 49,421 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 48,844 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 48,637 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 48,411 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 48,411 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2007 48,079 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CBR1000F?

Based on 32,075 MOT tests across 3,532 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
635
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
3,532
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 632
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 587
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 557
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 328
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 293
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L78 LHJ is a 1993 Honda CBR1000F in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1993 Honda CBR1000F models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 36,608 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 CBR1000F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L78 LHJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBR1000F typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 33 years old, this Honda CBR1000F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L78 LHJ registered?

L78 LHJ is a 1993 Honda CBR1000F, first registered on 8 September 1993.

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