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L730 BOD

1993 Honda CB500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

51,316 mi
Last recorded51,316 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 1993 Honda CB50041,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL730 BOD
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 51,316 miles

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))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 51,316 miles

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))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 50,595 miles

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))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 50,595 miles

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))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 49,155 miles

FRONT MUDFLAP LOOSE

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 49,155 miles

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))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 47,579 miles

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)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 47,579 miles

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)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 46,291 miles

radiator water leak

Fail 24 Jan 2017 46,291 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 45,171 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 45,171 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2015 43,674 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 43,674 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 42,173 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 42,172 miles

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))

Pass 20 Mar 2013 40,465 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

slight fluctuation of rear brake, may require some attention.

Fail 20 Mar 2013 40,465 miles

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.

Pass 27 Mar 2012 39,082 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 37,274 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 37,261 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 4 May 2010 35,285 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

front and rear tyres slight perished to sidewalls

Pass 5 May 2009 33,236 miles

front tyre cracks in tread and sidewalls no cord exposed

Pass 28 Aug 2008 32,142 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 30,128 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 30,128 miles

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))

Pass 15 Oct 2005 29,971 miles

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.

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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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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