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L540 GKK

1994 Honda CB500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

74,252 mi
Last recorded74,252 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Honda CB50034,555 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL540 GKK
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 74,252 miles

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 74,252 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 73,998 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 73,956 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 71,945 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 71,860 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 71,839 miles

front tyre wearing uneven

Pass 13 Jun 2011 66,686 miles

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

Offside 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 13 Jun 2011 66,686 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 23,076 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 23,076 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 43,076 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 43,076 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2008 43,076 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 43,075 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 52,422 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 52,393 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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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L540 GKK is a 1994 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1994 Honda CB500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 34,555 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 L540 GKK, 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 32 years old, this Honda CB500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L540 GKK registered?

L540 GKK is a 1994 Honda CB500, first registered on 12 May 1994.

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