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L594 WLN

1994 Honda CB1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

52,922 mi
Last recorded52,922 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Honda CB100028,808 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL594 WLN
MakeHonda
ModelCB1000
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 52,922 miles

Central Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Mar 2026 52,922 miles

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 52,857 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 52,286 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 51,662 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 51,662 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 49,739 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 48,130 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 48,130 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 45,778 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 45,778 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 45,356 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 44,411 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 43,765 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 41,533 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 39,565 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 37,720 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 34,829 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 33,095 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 32,412 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 30,871 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 29,076 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 26,509 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 26,509 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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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L594 WLN is a 1994 Honda CB1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 L594 WLN, 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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L594 WLN is a 1994 Honda CB1000, first registered on 25 March 1994.

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