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L983 JSO

1993 Honda Transalp

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,600 mi
Last recorded24,600 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2023
Typical for 1993 Honda Transalp35,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL983 JSO
MakeHonda
ModelTransalp
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2023 24,600 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 24,584 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Handlebar mounting so insecure that steering is adversely affected (2.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2022 22,783 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 22,646 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front disc has some pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively suspension linkage has slight free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2019 38,503 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018 37,383 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 36,168 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 36,154 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 36,118 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 35,939 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 35,679 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 35,679 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 35,559 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 35,013 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 35,013 miles

Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 4 Mar 2006 34,939 miles

Clutch lever bent so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

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

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Fairing insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e) DANGEROUS

Fairing so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e) DANGEROUS

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Honda Transalp?

Based on 3,369 MOT tests across 311 vehicles.

83.6%
Pass Rate
999
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
311
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 42
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 40
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 33
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 24
Drive chain excessively loose 21
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L983 JSO is a 1993 Honda Transalp in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1993 Honda Transalp models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 35,809 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Transalp fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L983 JSO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was L983 JSO registered?

L983 JSO is a 1993 Honda Transalp, first registered on 5 August 1993.

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