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L59 RHK

1994 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,693 mi
Last recorded99,693 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2018
Typical for 1994 Honda CB50034,555 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL59 RHK
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2018 99,693 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 99,693 miles

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables THROTTLE (2.1.2c)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 92,266 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 80,415 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 79,974 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2014 78,894 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 73,550 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 72,769 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 69,438 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 65,218 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 59,942 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 59,942 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 55,979 miles

rear brake travle long

Cluch leaver lock nut missing

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

Front brake travle long

Fail 14 May 2008 55,976 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Cluch leaver lock nut missing

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

Front brake travle long

rear brake travle long

Pass 29 May 2007 51,758 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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L59 RHK is a 1994 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L59 RHK, 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 L59 RHK registered?

L59 RHK is a 1994 Honda CB500, first registered on 27 June 1994.

Is L59 RHK safe to buy?

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