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L650 JJB

1994 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,329 mi
Last recorded25,329 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2014
Typical for 1994 Honda CB50034,555 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL650 JJB
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2014 25,329 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 25,327 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 22,616 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 22,176 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 20,985 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 20,356 miles

Engine rattley & noisey

Gearbox leak

Offside headlamp not operating on dipped beam

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2010 20,356 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Engine rattley & noisey

Gearbox leak

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 18,735 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 16,508 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 14,322 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 11,923 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 11,923 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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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L650 JJB is a 1994 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L650 JJB, 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 L650 JJB registered?

L650 JJB is a 1994 Honda CB500, first registered on 6 April 1994.

Is L650 JJB safe to buy?

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