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L346 FJO

1993 Honda CB500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

27,365 mi
Last recorded27,365 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Honda CB50041,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL346 FJO
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 27,365 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 25,171 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 24,897 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 24,397 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 24,397 miles

Offside Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 24,396 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 24,242 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 24,183 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 24,141 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 24,047 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 23,694 miles

Chain and sprockets badly worn.Chain dry and slack.

Fail 15 Jul 2011 23,685 miles

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Chain and sprockets badly worn.Chain dry and slack.

Pass 22 Jul 2010 22,874 miles

L/h handlebar end weight missing.

Registration plate incorrect format.

Pass 22 Jul 2009 21,685 miles

L/h handlebar end weight missing.

Number plate incorrect format.

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

Rear tyre has a nail in tread.

Pass 17 Jul 2008 20,968 miles

Front mudguard cracked.

Number plate not of standard format.

Pass 26 Jul 2007 19,873 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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L346 FJO is a 1993 Honda CB500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 L346 FJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L346 FJO registered?

L346 FJO is a 1993 Honda CB500, first registered on 29 October 1993.

Is L346 FJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L346 FJO shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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