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L552 RWU

1994 Honda CB500

Purple Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

64,666 mi
Last recorded64,666 miles
Recorded on27 May 2011
Typical for 1994 Honda CB50034,555 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL552 RWU
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2011 64,666 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2011 64,656 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain fouling another component (6.2.1d)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 61,215 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 17 May 2010 61,199 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 26 May 2009 56,966 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 56,879 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2008 51,839 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 51,207 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 51,198 miles

Front Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 10 May 2006 49,694 miles

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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L552 RWU is a 1994 Honda CB500 in Purple with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L552 RWU, 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 L552 RWU registered?

L552 RWU is a 1994 Honda CB500, first registered on 17 June 1994.

Is L552 RWU safe to buy?

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