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L714 JCK

1994 Honda CB500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

42,279 mi
Last recorded42,279 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 1994 Honda CB50034,555 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL714 JCK
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Fail 17 May 2025 42,279 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Footrest missing rear (6.2.12 (a))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2023 41,226 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 40,579 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 39,675 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 39,003 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 37,803 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 36,146 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 34,488 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 32,656 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 30,802 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 29,796 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 28,749 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 28,059 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 27,361 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 26,444 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 25,644 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 24,934 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 22,553 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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L714 JCK is a 1994 Honda CB500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 L714 JCK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L714 JCK registered?

L714 JCK is a 1994 Honda CB500, first registered on 27 April 1994.

Is L714 JCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L714 JCK shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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