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L56 XLE

1994 Honda CB1000

Yellow Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,818 mi
Last recorded56,818 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 1994 Honda CB100028,808 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL56 XLE
MakeHonda
ModelCB1000
Year1994
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2022 56,818 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 56,313 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 56,313 miles

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 55,863 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2015 55,863 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2012 55,743 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 55,743 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 10 May 2011 53,090 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 53,090 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 52,740 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 50,102 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 46,838 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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L56 XLE is a 1994 Honda CB1000 in Yellow with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1994 Honda CB1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 28,808 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 L56 XLE, 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 32 years old, this Honda CB1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L56 XLE registered?

L56 XLE is a 1994 Honda CB1000, first registered on 1 July 1994.

Is L56 XLE safe to buy?

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