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L702 KAR

1993 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

28,214 mi
Last recorded28,214 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 1993 Honda CB50041,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL702 KAR
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 28,214 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 28,213 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 27,066 miles

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

Offside Front footrest slightly bent

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

chain guard missing

l/h switch gear spins on bars

throttle cables rub (lock to lock) but doesn't affect throttle.

Fail 27 May 2017 27,066 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front footrest slightly bent

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

chain guard missing

l/h switch gear spins on bars

throttle cables rub (lock to lock) but doesn't affect throttle.

Pass 31 May 2016 22,161 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

chain guard not fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2015 11,651 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 6,277 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 3,959 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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L702 KAR is a 1993 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1993 Honda CB500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 41,208 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 L702 KAR, 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 33 years old, this Honda CB500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L702 KAR registered?

L702 KAR is a 1993 Honda CB500, first registered on 8 November 1993.

Is L702 KAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L702 KAR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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