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L494 NGS

1994 Honda Honda

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

60,528 mi
Last recorded60,528 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL494 NGS
MakeHonda
ModelHonda
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc
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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 60,528 miles

Rear tyre outer wall cracking

Pass 28 Mar 2025 59,496 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 58,565 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 56,806 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 55,780 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 54,603 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 52,457 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 51,263 miles

Front Brake component is slightly corroded Corroded brake pads. (3.1.5)

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

Front Tyre has age cracks around sidewall. Not considered dangerous.

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 8 Nov 2016 50,367 miles

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

Central Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 49,781 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 48,681 miles

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 11 Oct 2013 46,744 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 45,418 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 26 Sep 2012 45,418 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 42,014 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 42,007 miles

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 37,660 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 34,679 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 34,620 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 33,012 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 33,012 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Coolant leak

Pass 9 Jul 2007 29,177 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 28,602 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Honda?

Based on 1,115 MOT tests across 154 vehicles.

83.5%
Pass Rate
729
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
154
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 11
position lamp(s) not working 10
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 10
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9
Stop lamp not working 9
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L494 NGS is a 1994 Honda Honda in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

The most common reason a Honda Honda fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L494 NGS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Honda typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 32 years old, this Honda Honda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L494 NGS registered?

L494 NGS is a 1994 Honda Honda, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L494 NGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L494 NGS shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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