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L964 VNL

1994 Honda CB500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,103 mi
Last recorded31,103 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Honda CB50034,555 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL964 VNL
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 9 Apr 2026 31,103 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 30,127 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 29,421 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 27,776 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 26,392 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 26,044 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2019 25,254 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2018 24,179 miles
Pass 28 May 2017 22,921 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 20,878 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 19,793 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 19,646 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 19,556 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 19,526 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 19,168 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 18,883 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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L964 VNL is a 1994 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 L964 VNL, 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

How do I check the history of L964 VNL?

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What year was L964 VNL registered?

L964 VNL is a 1994 Honda CB500, first registered on 24 February 1994.

Is L964 VNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L964 VNL shows 16 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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