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L117 SAP

1993 Honda CB1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

15,869 mi
Last recorded15,869 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Honda CB100031,483 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL117 SAP
MakeHonda
ModelCB1000
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 15,869 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 15,757 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 15,148 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 14,898 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 13,940 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 12,987 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 12,987 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 13 May 2019 12,934 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 12,181 miles

Drive chain slightly loose spec 30mm measured @36mm (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 11 May 2017 11,910 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 6 May 2016 11,307 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 11,150 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 10,778 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 10,778 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 10,752 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 10,698 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 10,528 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 10,330 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 10,146 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 9,926 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 9,926 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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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L117 SAP is a 1993 Honda CB1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 L117 SAP, 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.

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What year was L117 SAP registered?

L117 SAP is a 1993 Honda CB1000, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L117 SAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L117 SAP shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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