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L362 FJO

1993 Honda CB500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,555 mi
Last recorded51,555 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2013
Typical for 1993 Honda CB50041,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL362 FJO
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2013 51,555 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 48,250 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Sidecar wheel bearings are slightly rough (5.2.3d)

Sidecar wheel bearings have slight play (5.2.3c)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 47,526 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 11 Mar 2011 47,521 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 28 Oct 2009 46,829 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 46,829 miles

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 40,663 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 38,804 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 34,866 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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L362 FJO is a 1993 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L362 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.

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What year was L362 FJO registered?

L362 FJO is a 1993 Honda CB500, first registered on 13 December 1993.

Is L362 FJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L362 FJO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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