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L220 HHV

1994 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

92,689 mi
Last recorded92,689 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Honda CB50034,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL220 HHV
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 92,689 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 92,677 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Throttle operating incorrectly Sticking on when turning right cables getting squashed between forks (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire Leaking around cap (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2022 90,151 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swingarm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front mud guard cracked but not insecure

Pass 3 Dec 2018 85,643 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 83,000 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 78,212 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 72,669 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 72,669 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 64,708 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 61,917 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 59,860 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 57,754 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 55,381 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 53,109 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 51,136 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 49,222 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 46,870 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 43,981 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CB500?

Based on 77,271 MOT tests across 7,190 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
1,106
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
7,190
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,526
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,227
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,110
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 808
Drive chain excessively loose 572
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L220 HHV is a 1994 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1994 Honda CB500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 34,555 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda CB500 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 1,526 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L220 HHV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CB500 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 32 years old, this Honda CB500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L220 HHV registered?

L220 HHV is a 1994 Honda CB500, first registered on 9 March 1994.

Is L220 HHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L220 HHV shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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