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L819 XLR

2005 Honda CB500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,680 mi
Last recorded61,680 miles
Recorded on28 May 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL819 XLR
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 May 2012 61,680 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 28 May 2012 61,680 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 58,344 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 58,344 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

rear tyre incorrect size

Pass 27 Nov 2009 53,379 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2009 53,379 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 50,895 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 50,895 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 45,187 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 45,111 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2006 37,498 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 37,498 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

rear brake reaction bracket achor bolt assembled incorrectly,but still secure.

slight wear in rear brake reaction bracket forward mount,still secure

steering slightly twisted

Pass 12 Oct 2005 37,496 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2005 37,496 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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
Full Honda CB500 reliability report

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L819 XLR is a 2005 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L819 XLR, 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 21 years old, this Honda CB500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L819 XLR is a 2005 Honda CB500, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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