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L869 EKG

1994 Honda CB500

Turquoise Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2014
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

37,983 mi
Last recorded37,983 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2013
Typical for 1994 Honda CB50034,555 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL869 EKG
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1994
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2013 37,983 miles

Chain guard missing

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 37,983 miles

Chain guard missing

Pass 14 May 2012 37,806 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 37,793 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Chain guard missing

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 20 May 2010 36,898 miles

Chain guard missing

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 20 May 2010 36,898 miles

Chain guard missing

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 34,999 miles

Chain guard missing

Fail 4 Jun 2008 34,999 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Chain guard missing

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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L869 EKG is a 1994 Honda CB500 in Turquoise with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 L869 EKG, 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.

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What year was L869 EKG registered?

L869 EKG is a 1994 Honda CB500, first registered on 8 March 1994.

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