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L683 MEP

1994 Honda CB500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

38,636 mi
Last recorded38,636 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Honda CB50034,555 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL683 MEP
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 38,636 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 38,230 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 38,038 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 37,972 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 37,972 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 37,972 miles

Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired L/H Front (1.5.3a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 37,972 miles

Direction indicator insecure L/H (1.5.3b)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil R/H (2.3.3)

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

Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired L/H Front (1.5.3a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 37,911 miles

Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired n/s/f (1.5.3a)

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering bolt missing front gaurd (2.1.2e)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 37,911 miles

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. l/h (2.1.1c)

Headlamp aim too far to the right cut off incorect (1.6)

Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired n/s/f (1.5.3a)

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering bolt missing front gaurd (2.1.2e)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 37,735 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2015 37,615 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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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L683 MEP is a 1994 Honda CB500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L683 MEP, 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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L683 MEP is a 1994 Honda CB500, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L683 MEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L683 MEP shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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