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L940 ULK

1993 Honda Fireblade

White Petrol 893cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

19,884 mi
Last recorded19,884 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Honda Fireblade29,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL940 ULK
MakeHonda
ModelFireblade
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine893cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 19,884 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 19,492 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 18,599 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 17,806 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 17,786 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 17,774 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

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

Pass 2 May 2013 17,640 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 17,555 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2012 17,555 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Fail 12 Apr 2011 17,411 miles

Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 17,411 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 17,401 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 17,393 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 17,256 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 17,256 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 17,169 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 17,144 miles

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

How Reliable is the Honda Fireblade?

Based on 10,512 MOT tests across 945 vehicles.

85.9%
Pass Rate
634
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
945
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 145
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 75
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 72
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 69
reflector on motorcycle missing 50
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L940 ULK is a 1993 Honda Fireblade in White with a 893cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1993 Honda Fireblade models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 29,298 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 Fireblade fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 145 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L940 ULK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Fireblade typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 33 years old, this Honda Fireblade is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L940 ULK?

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What year was L940 ULK registered?

L940 ULK is a 1993 Honda Fireblade, first registered on 16 August 1993.

Is L940 ULK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L940 ULK shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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