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L61 XLP

1993 Honda Cb

Black Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

71,021 mi
Last recorded71,021 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2019
Typical for 1993 Honda Cb46,557 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL61 XLP
MakeHonda
ModelCb
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2019 71,021 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2019 71,187 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre is unsuitable (5.2.3 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 5 Jun 2019 71,120 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre is unsuitable Rear type tyre - fitted on front (5.2.3 (a))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail Outer stainless steel braid chafed through & slightly kinked (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fitted with incorrect chain - to wide

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Slightly perrished & split (5.2.3 (j))

Front brake lever pivot bolt nut missing - lever secure

Indicator switch faulty R/H does not cancel - when returned to central position (4.4.2 (a) (i))

R/H steering lock stop slightly damaged - fork hitting fuel tank on full lock

R/H/R front mudguard bolt missing - mudguard secure

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Slightly perrished & split (5.2.3 (j))

Rear brake hose fitted with alloy type banjo fittings - liable to corrosion

Steering headbearing has slight free play Knocks when braking (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Throttle slightly loose on handlebars - operation not affected

Pass 4 Jun 2018 68,682 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 67,383 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 66,680 miles

Front tyre valve slightly perished

Fail 6 Jun 2016 66,678 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front tyre valve slightly perished

Pass 12 May 2015 65,742 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 15 May 2014 64,896 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010
Fail 9 Jul 2010 62,999 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

How Reliable is the Honda Cb?

Based on 69,808 MOT tests across 11,557 vehicles.

90.9%
Pass Rate
1,059
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
11,557
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 120
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L61 XLP is a 1993 Honda Cb in Black with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1993 Honda Cb models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 46,557 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 Cb fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L61 XLP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cb typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 33 years old, this Honda Cb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L61 XLP registered?

L61 XLP is a 1993 Honda Cb, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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