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M132 LRJ

1994 Honda CB500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

45,873 mi
Last recorded45,873 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2020
Typical for 1994 Honda CB50034,555 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM132 LRJ
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2020 45,873 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied hand operated (1.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 44,670 miles

hand operated brake leaver bent

Fail 6 Jun 2018 44,670 miles

Stop lamp not working hand operated (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

hand operated brake leaver bent

Pass 22 May 2017 42,327 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 10 May 2017 42,327 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 6 May 2016 42,083 miles

cut in rear tyre not reaching cords

Pass 27 Mar 2015 41,268 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 41,268 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 40,951 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 39,700 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 39,696 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 37,517 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 36,462 miles

rear number plate damaged

rear offside foot rest and rear exhaust section has some movement

Fail 13 Oct 2009 36,462 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

rear number plate damaged

rear offside foot rest and rear exhaust section has some movement

Pass 10 Oct 2008 34,773 miles

number plate damaged

Pass 15 Nov 2007 32,736 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 30,459 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 29,205 miles

numberplate cracked

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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M132 LRJ is a 1994 Honda CB500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 M132 LRJ, 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 M132 LRJ registered?

M132 LRJ is a 1994 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 September 1994.

Is M132 LRJ safe to buy?

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