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L179 HPY

1994 Honda Cbr

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

16,348 mi
Last recorded16,348 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Honda Cbr31,513 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL179 HPY
MakeHonda
ModelCbr
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 16,348 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 15,318 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 15,166 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2024 15,166 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 14,714 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 14,714 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 14,456 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 14,032 miles
Pass 16 May 2020 13,608 miles

Nearside Front Lower Foot peg mount slightly bent,

exhaust mount for center stand requires some attention as it is not quite in place , so center stand is becoming closer to the chain

Pass 29 Jun 2019 13,394 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 13,301 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 27 May 2017 12,839 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 12,432 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 12,415 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 12,297 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 12,257 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 12,201 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 12,134 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 11,247 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 11,153 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 10,811 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 10,737 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 10,512 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cbr?

Based on 98,965 MOT tests across 15,112 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
978
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
15,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 504
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 293
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 287
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L179 HPY is a 1994 Honda Cbr in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 1994 Honda Cbr models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 31,513 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Cbr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 504 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L179 HPY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbr typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 32 years old, this Honda Cbr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L179 HPY registered?

L179 HPY is a 1994 Honda Cbr, first registered on 1 April 1994.

Is L179 HPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L179 HPY shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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