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L655 LFR

1994 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

42,827 mi
Last recorded42,827 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 1994 Honda CB50034,555 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL655 LFR
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 42,827 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 42,827 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 42,827 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 42,822 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 42,599 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted disc corroded (3.2.A1l)

front mudguard damaged

nearside riders footrest mounting bracket damaged

Pass 4 Jul 2016 42,444 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 42,082 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 41,567 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 41,337 miles

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

front mudgaurd damaged

Pass 13 Jun 2013 41,337 miles

front mudgaurd damaged

Pass 11 Jun 2012 40,304 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 36,325 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 34,640 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 34,628 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 34,008 miles

front mudgaurd cracked and has slight contact with tyre

right hand switchgear loose

seat locking device defective

Pass 16 May 2008 32,211 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 29,684 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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L655 LFR is a 1994 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 L655 LFR, 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 L655 LFR registered?

L655 LFR is a 1994 Honda CB500, first registered on 10 May 1994.

Is L655 LFR safe to buy?

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