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L474 STR

1993 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

52,557 mi
Last recorded52,557 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2015
Typical for 1993 Honda CB50041,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL474 STR
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2015 52,557 miles

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

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

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 52,557 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 49,615 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 47,396 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 11,468 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

o/s/f footrest cracked but ok

Pass 9 Mar 2011 41,660 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 41,652 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

advise + the exhaust silencer is poorly mounted

Pass 23 Feb 2010 40,190 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2010 40,190 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 39,882 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 39,670 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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L474 STR is a 1993 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L474 STR, 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 L474 STR registered?

L474 STR is a 1993 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L474 STR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L474 STR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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