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L824 SKF

1993 Honda CB1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

39,646 mi
Last recorded39,646 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1993 Honda CB100031,483 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL824 SKF
MakeHonda
ModelCB1000
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 39,646 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2026 39,646 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2025 39,045 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 38,927 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 37,722 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 37,374 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute Front & rear (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 36,819 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 36,400 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 34,418 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 34,397 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 34,397 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 34,232 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 34,232 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 10 May 2008 33,510 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 33,113 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 32,120 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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L824 SKF is a 1993 Honda CB1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 L824 SKF, 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 L824 SKF registered?

L824 SKF is a 1993 Honda CB1000, first registered on 20 December 1993.

Is L824 SKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L824 SKF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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