MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,700 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front fork tubes covered in grease/oil
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies rear brake (1.3.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)
Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
front sidelight dim
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Honda CB500?
Based on 77,271 MOT tests across 7,190 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L225 BOD is a 1993 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
Across all 1993 Honda CB500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 41,208 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 CB500 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 1,526 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L225 BOD, 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 33 years old, this Honda CB500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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L225 BOD is a 1993 Honda CB500, first registered on 9 November 1993.
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