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L659 CPJ

1994 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

40,278 mi
Last recorded40,278 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 1994 Honda CB50034,555 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL659 CPJ
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 40,278 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Rear tyre has surface cuts on nearside plus offside sidewalls!

Pass 15 May 2015 40,272 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2015 40,268 miles

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 40,177 miles

Drivers seat ripped!

Front sprocket unable too see wihtout removing bolted panel !

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 21 Jun 2013 40,152 miles

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

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Front mudguard bolt missing!

Front sprocket unable too see cover bolted on!

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Seat ripped!

Pass 24 Sep 2011 39,587 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Front mudguard has a bolt missing,but still secured by the other three!

Offside Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2011 39,587 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Front mudguard has a bolt missing,but still secured by the other three!

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Offside Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2011 39,500 miles

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

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a) DANGEROUS

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Front mudguard has a bolt missing,but still secured by the other three!

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Offside Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 38,700 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 37,995 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 37,039 miles

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

no front position lamp fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2007 34,156 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 34,117 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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L659 CPJ is a 1994 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 L659 CPJ, 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 L659 CPJ registered?

L659 CPJ is a 1994 Honda CB500, first registered on 23 April 1994.

Is L659 CPJ safe to buy?

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