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L836 TAV

1994 Honda CB1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

38,574 mi
Last recorded38,574 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 1994 Honda CB100028,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL836 TAV
MakeHonda
ModelCB1000
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2016 38,574 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2016 38,573 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 37,582 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

High-beam tell-tale on dash not illuminating

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2013 37,567 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

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

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

high beam tell-tale not illuminating on dash

Pass 12 Jun 2012 37,260 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 35,247 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 33,835 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 32,308 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 30,696 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 30,683 miles

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

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

Offside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 28,793 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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L836 TAV is a 1994 Honda CB1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L836 TAV, 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 L836 TAV registered?

L836 TAV is a 1994 Honda CB1000, first registered on 11 March 1994.

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