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L942 AUY

1994 Honda CB500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

54,300 mi
Last recorded54,300 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2012
Typical for 1994 Honda CB50034,555 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL942 AUY
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2012 54,300 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 54,300 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 50,541 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 50,541 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside 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 21 Jun 2010 48,924 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 48,924 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 47,480 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 46,398 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 45,740 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 45,740 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2005 43,831 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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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L942 AUY is a 1994 Honda CB500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 L942 AUY, 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 L942 AUY registered?

L942 AUY is a 1994 Honda CB500, first registered on 12 April 1994.

Is L942 AUY safe to buy?

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