MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
18,180 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Rear Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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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L385 MAR is a 1993 Honda CB500 in Yellow with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 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 L385 MAR, 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 L385 MAR registered?
L385 MAR is a 1993 Honda CB500, first registered on 15 October 1993.
Is L385 MAR safe to buy?
The MOT history for L385 MAR shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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