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L89 OEX

1994 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2011
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

1,786 mi
Last recorded1,786 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2010
Typical for 1994 Honda CB50034,555 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL89 OEX
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 1 Mar 2010 1,786 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 93,336 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 68,110 miles

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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L89 OEX is a 1994 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L89 OEX, 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 L89 OEX registered?

L89 OEX is a 1994 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 March 1994.

Is L89 OEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L89 OEX shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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