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L960 EKP

1994 Honda CB500

Green Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2015
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,461 mi
Last recorded37,461 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
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

RegistrationL960 EKP
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2015 37,461 miles

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

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 33,615 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 62,359 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 60,819 miles

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

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

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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L960 EKP is a 1994 Honda CB500 in Green with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L960 EKP, 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 L960 EKP registered?

L960 EKP is a 1994 Honda CB500, first registered on 9 March 1994.

Is L960 EKP safe to buy?

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