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L549 LNM

1994 Honda CB500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

46,502 mi
Last recorded46,502 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 1994 Honda CB50034,555 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL549 LNM
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 46,502 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 46,017 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 46,017 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2021 45,275 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 45,267 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 44,519 miles

Front mudguard split at front but securely fitted

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 44,121 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 43,423 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 41,788 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 41,788 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 38,735 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 36,411 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

headlamp masks fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2014 34,848 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 32,972 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

rear tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 30 Aug 2012 31,872 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 30,344 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 28,969 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

front tyre sidewalls slightly perished

Pass 25 Aug 2009 26,922 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 25,210 miles

Rear tyre has cracks to sidewalls

Pass 24 Aug 2007 24,333 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 23,640 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2005 22,955 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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L549 LNM is a 1994 Honda CB500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L549 LNM, 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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L549 LNM is a 1994 Honda CB500, first registered on 11 June 1994.

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