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L520 KVT

1993 Honda CB1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

39,130 mi
Last recorded39,130 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2009
Typical for 1993 Honda CB100031,483 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL520 KVT
MakeHonda
ModelCB1000
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2009 39,130 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 39,130 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 38,162 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 37,077 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 37,072 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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

front and rear brake hoses have annodised aluminium unions fitted which are liable to corrosion

Pass 7 Jun 2006 34,573 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2005 33,140 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CB1000?

Based on 8,993 MOT tests across 842 vehicles.

86.8%
Pass Rate
724
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
842
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 64
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 45
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 42
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 33
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 26
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L520 KVT is a 1993 Honda CB1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1993 Honda CB1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 31,483 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 CB1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L520 KVT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CB1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 33 years old, this Honda CB1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L520 KVT?

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What year was L520 KVT registered?

L520 KVT is a 1993 Honda CB1000, first registered on 5 November 1993.

Is L520 KVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L520 KVT shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L520 KVT have outstanding finance?

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