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L491 HPY

1994 Honda Cbr

White Petrol 893cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

32,278 mi
Last recorded32,278 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 1994 Honda Cbr31,513 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL491 HPY
MakeHonda
ModelCbr
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine893cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 32,278 miles

Right hand front brake pad cover missing.

Pass 15 Apr 2024 31,516 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper shield missing

Pass 28 Jun 2023 31,514 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 31,514 miles

Rear Brake component insecure caliper mounting brkt not located in fixing point on swinging arm correctly (1.1.21 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2015 30,859 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 30,478 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 29,297 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 28,463 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 37,942 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 37,834 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 22 May 2009 29,653 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 16 May 2008 26,909 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 23,395 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 20,503 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

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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L491 HPY is a 1994 Honda Cbr in White with a 893cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L491 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 L491 HPY registered?

L491 HPY is a 1994 Honda Cbr, first registered on 4 March 1994.

Is L491 HPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L491 HPY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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