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L247 CPE

1994 Honda Cb 750

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

50,393 mi
Last recorded50,393 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2013
Typical for 1994 Honda Cb 75032,084 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL247 CPE
MakeHonda
ModelCb 750
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2013 50,393 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 50,269 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 44,642 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

silencer loose

Fail 16 Jun 2011 44,464 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

appears that it has a very slight fuel leak at the control valve.recommend new valve fitted.

the head light assembly secured onto front forks with p clips and handlebar rubbers.and is secure at this moment.

the main stand does not return fully to the up position when the bike pushed off of the stand.

the securing nut for the speedo cable is half way down the cable so the cable is not secured at the head.speedo could stop working at anytime. is it working now ?

throttle return cable broken.

Pass 26 Jun 2010 31,692 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 29,298 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 19,419 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 18,337 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 18,108 miles

front brake binding

rear pads low

How Reliable is the Honda Cb 750?

Based on 1,047 MOT tests across 149 vehicles.

86.3%
Pass Rate
349
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
149
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 18
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 11
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 11
Floor brake test indicates a binding brake 10
Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. 8
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L247 CPE is a 1994 Honda Cb 750 in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1994 Honda Cb 750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 32,084 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 Cb 750 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L247 CPE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cb 750 typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 32 years old, this Honda Cb 750 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L247 CPE is a 1994 Honda Cb 750, first registered on 1 February 1994.

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