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L990 FKM

1994 Honda CB500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1994 Honda CB50034,555 mi
4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL990 FKM
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2014

daylight use only

Pass 5 Mar 2013 18,679 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 36,755 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 36,735 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 36,717 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 36,565 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 36,317 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 36,039 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 36,039 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (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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L990 FKM is a 1994 Honda CB500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L990 FKM, 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 L990 FKM registered?

L990 FKM is a 1994 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 April 1994.

Is L990 FKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L990 FKM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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