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L821 EJW

1994 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

21,556 mi
Last recorded21,556 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 1994 Honda CB50034,555 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL821 EJW
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 21,556 miles
Pass 28 May 2018 20,584 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 20,497 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 19,388 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 19,184 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 18,489 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 17,724 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

rear tyre cracking on walls

Pass 29 Mar 2010 16,656 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 15,767 miles

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 15,237 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 15,237 miles

Brake drum(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1g)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 25 Jul 2006 14,756 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 14,756 miles

Front Tyre valve stem misaligned which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

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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L821 EJW is a 1994 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 L821 EJW, 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 L821 EJW registered?

L821 EJW is a 1994 Honda CB500, first registered on 21 January 1994.

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The MOT history for L821 EJW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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