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L174 WAH

1994 Honda VT1100

Blue Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

36,789 mi
Last recorded36,789 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1994 Honda VT110030,258 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL174 WAH
MakeHonda
ModelVT1100
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 36,789 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 36,661 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 36,498 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 36,066 miles

headlight mask fitted @ time of test

Pass 4 Jun 2020 35,957 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 35,769 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 35,769 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 35,674 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 35,531 miles

Headlight mask fitted @ time of test

Pass 17 May 2016 35,377 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 35,325 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 35,278 miles

Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 34,835 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 34,594 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 9 Oct 2012 34,593 miles

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 34,444 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 18 Oct 2011 34,422 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 33,923 miles

headlight mask fitted

nearside and offside rear indicators - temporary repair

Pass 28 Sep 2009 33,036 miles

nearside rear indicator slightly insecure

Pass 10 Oct 2008 32,386 miles

headlight mask fitted

rear suspension soft

Pass 18 Oct 2007 32,237 miles

brakes binding slightly

headlight mask fitted

nearside rear indicator slightly insecure - temporary repair

Fail 18 Oct 2007 32,237 miles

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

brakes binding slightly

headlight mask fitted

nearside rear indicator slightly insecure - temporary repair

Pass 6 Nov 2006 31,831 miles

front mudguard missing

How Reliable is the Honda VT1100?

Based on 2,360 MOT tests across 234 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
598
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
234
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 14
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 13
reflector on motorcycle missing 11
wheel bearings are excessively rough 9
wheel bearings have excessive free play 9
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L174 WAH is a 1994 Honda VT1100 in Blue with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1994 Honda VT1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 30,258 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 VT1100 fails its MOT is exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L174 WAH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VT1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 32 years old, this Honda VT1100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L174 WAH is a 1994 Honda VT1100, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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