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L989 EPL

1994 Honda Pan European

White Petrol 1084cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

86,284 mi
Last recorded86,284 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Honda Pan European50,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL989 EPL
MakeHonda
ModelPan European
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,084cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 86,284 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 86,254 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system AXLE. union. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake has bind

Pass 26 Mar 2025 85,862 miles

Offside Rear inner indicator dim

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 85,857 miles

Nearside Rear Body component insecure wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working from both brake controls (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear inner indicator dim

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 85,849 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 85,839 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 85,798 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 105,528 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 100,371 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 100,263 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 100,124 miles

Slight bind on front brakes

Slight notch in steering head bearings

Pass 18 Oct 2013 99,579 miles

WALLS ON FRONT TYRE STARTING TO PERISH

Fail 17 Oct 2013 99,565 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

WALLS ON FRONT TYRE STARTING TO PERISH

Pass 19 Oct 2012 99,155 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 98,434 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 97,074 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 96,924 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 96,789 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 96,789 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 96,149 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 95,453 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 95,453 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2006 91,662 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Pan European?

Based on 1,950 MOT tests across 153 vehicles.

85.1%
Pass Rate
1,001
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
153
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 37
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 34
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 27
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 17
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 16
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L989 EPL is a 1994 Honda Pan European in White with a 1,084cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1994 Honda Pan European models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 50,367 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 Pan European fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L989 EPL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Pan European typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 32 years old, this Honda Pan European is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L989 EPL is a 1994 Honda Pan European, first registered on 9 March 1994.

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