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L962 WLP

1994 Honda CB500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,575 mi
Last recorded62,575 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2009
Typical for 1994 Honda CB50034,555 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL962 WLP
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2009 62,575 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 52,733 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 42,689 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 42,566 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 39,634 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 39,634 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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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L962 WLP is a 1994 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L962 WLP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L962 WLP registered?

L962 WLP is a 1994 Honda CB500, first registered on 16 May 1994.

Is L962 WLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L962 WLP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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