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L385 MAR

1993 Honda CB500

Yellow Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

18,180 mi
Last recorded18,180 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 1993 Honda CB50041,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL385 MAR
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1993
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 18,180 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 17,437 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 16,543 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2013 15,844 miles

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)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 15,844 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 15,455 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 15,455 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 8 May 2009 13,682 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 13,682 miles

Rear Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Fail 12 Oct 2007 10,799 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 10,799 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 9,232 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 28 Feb 2006 9,232 miles

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.

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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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?

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