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E13 VEL

1994 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

41,779 mi
Last recorded41,779 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 1994 Honda CB50034,555 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE13 VEL
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 41,779 miles

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tested as a single seat vehicle

Pass 6 Aug 2021 41,690 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Left hand fork leg (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 41,690 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Left hand fork leg (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 39,893 miles

Slight blow from front pipes

Very slight play in headstock area

Pass 18 Apr 2019 37,814 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 37,794 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 May 2016 37,191 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 35,761 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 37,367 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 37,213 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 36,246 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 73,256 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 72,385 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 72,378 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 72,101 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

bodywork needs general tidying

lever pivots worn

Fail 30 Sep 2006 72,101 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

bodywork needs general tidying

lever pivots worn

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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E13 VEL is a 1994 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 E13 VEL, 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 E13 VEL registered?

E13 VEL is a 1994 Honda CB500, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is E13 VEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E13 VEL shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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