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L610 YNP

1994 Honda CB500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests21 (10 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate47.6%

Mileage

39,916 mi
Last recorded39,916 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 1994 Honda CB50034,555 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL610 YNP
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 39,916 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2016 39,916 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2015 39,178 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2015 39,174 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 39,161 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 38,258 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 38,258 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 36,589 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2013 36,534 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 33,020 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

exhaust clamp insercure

Fail 24 May 2012 33,020 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

exhaust clamp insercure

Pass 14 Jun 2011 28,203 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

handlebars slightly bent

Pass 14 May 2010 28,200 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 28,200 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m) DANGEROUS

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

Front suspension assembly component excessively misaligned (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2008 20,122 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Motorcycle structure slightly distorted (6.1.1a)

Fail 20 Aug 2008 20,122 miles

Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Motorcycle structure slightly distorted (6.1.1a)

Fail 9 Aug 2008 20,098 miles

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

Front suspension assembly component excessively misaligned (2.3.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 13,796 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 18 Jul 2007 13,796 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m) DANGEROUS

Fail 26 Jan 2006 50,793 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 50,793 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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L610 YNP is a 1994 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.

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 L610 YNP, 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 L610 YNP registered?

L610 YNP is a 1994 Honda CB500, first registered on 5 March 1994.

Is L610 YNP safe to buy?

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