MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
39,761 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front DISC PADS CORRODED (POSSIBLY SEPERATING FROM BACKING PLATE)
Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front DISC PADS CORRODED (POSSIBLY SEPERATING FROM BACKING PLATE)
Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
front brake pads low
rear shockers very weak
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
mainstand not returning correctly, will afect cornering of motorcycle
throttle cables not tightened to carburators correctly , also fouling on headlight bracket.
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Honda CB1?
Based on 2,419 MOT tests across 307 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L518 XHU is a 1993 Honda CB1 in Black with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1993 Honda CB1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 10,387 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 CB1 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L518 XHU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Honda CB1 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 33 years old, this Honda CB1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was L518 XHU registered?
L518 XHU is a 1993 Honda CB1, first registered on 31 December 1993.
Is L518 XHU safe to buy?
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