MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
51,316 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Front tyre is perished.
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe is starting to crack before back box. (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pivot worn, but not excessively Brake pedal pivot worn. (1.1.15 (b))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Front tyre is perished.
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe is starting to crack before back box. (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pivot worn, but not excessively Brake pedal pivot worn. (1.1.15 (b))
FRONT MUDFLAP LOOSE
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak N/S AND O/S (5.3.2 (b))
Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened REAR SWINGING ARM DANGEROUS. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS
FRONT MUDFLAP LOOSE
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Nearside Rear Drive chain fouling another component fouling centre stand (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
radiator water leak
Nearside Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
radiator water leak
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c) DANGEROUS
Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS
Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Centre Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
slight fluctuation of rear brake, may require some attention.
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS
Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
slight fluctuation of rear brake, may require some attention.
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
front and rear tyres slight perished to sidewalls
front tyre cracks in tread and sidewalls no cord exposed
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Motorcycle structure cracked (6.1.1a)
Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))
rear tyre has slight crack in sidewall/right hand side
suspect rear drum oval
How Reliable is the Honda CB500?
Based on 77,271 MOT tests across 7,190 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L730 BOD is a 1993 Honda CB500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.
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 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 L730 BOD, 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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L730 BOD is a 1993 Honda CB500, first registered on 4 November 1993.
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