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L30 SHS

1999 Honda CB500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,887 mi
Last recorded44,887 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 1999 Honda CB50027,908 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL30 SHS
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 44,887 miles

Nearside Rear Chain slightly tight

Pass 31 Aug 2015 44,803 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 44,794 miles

Rear Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 44,516 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 31 Jan 2014 44,507 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 43,735 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 42,933 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 41,705 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 40,381 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 40,375 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 40,366 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 40,366 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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L30 SHS is a 1999 Honda CB500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Honda CB500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 27,908 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 L30 SHS, 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 27 years old, this Honda CB500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L30 SHS registered?

L30 SHS is a 1999 Honda CB500, first registered on 19 May 1999.

Is L30 SHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L30 SHS shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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