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L593 RMC

1994 Honda CB500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

75,997 mi
Last recorded75,997 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2013
Typical for 1994 Honda CB50034,555 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL593 RMC
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2013 75,997 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 75,702 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 13 Mar 2012 49,475 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 49,204 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 44,954 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 51,205 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 51,252 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 28,643 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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L593 RMC is a 1994 Honda CB500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L593 RMC, 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 L593 RMC registered?

L593 RMC is a 1994 Honda CB500, first registered on 9 May 1994.

Is L593 RMC safe to buy?

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