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L869 THW

1994 Honda CB500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,262 mi
Last recorded55,262 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 1994 Honda CB50034,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL869 THW
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 55,262 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 55,256 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2016 55,144 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion both (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2016 55,144 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion both (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 51,685 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 43,897 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 43,897 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 35,342 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 35,336 miles

small amount of corrosion on rear swinging arm, (not excessive).

Pass 6 Sep 2010 35,330 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 35,283 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 35,429 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 35,223 miles

front brake is slightly binding.

Pass 25 Jul 2006 35,197 miles

throttle switch slight movement

Pass 21 Jan 2006 35,173 miles

handle bars is slightly bent.

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 THW is a 1994 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 THW, 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 THW registered?

L869 THW is a 1994 Honda CB500, first registered on 12 July 1994.

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