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L106 XLK

1994 Honda CB500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,762 mi
Last recorded39,762 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Honda CB50034,555 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL106 XLK
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 39,762 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2026 39,762 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 May 2024 39,756 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 39,730 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 39,713 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2022 39,713 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2020 39,705 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 39,630 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 39,558 miles

slight perishing front tyre valve.

Pass 19 Jun 2017 39,474 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 39,351 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 33,929 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 33,918 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 33,918 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 33,138 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 31,914 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 31,171 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 30,655 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Fail 3 Sep 2009 30,655 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 30,213 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 30,197 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2007 29,543 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 29,543 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2006 28,994 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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L106 XLK is a 1994 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L106 XLK, 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 L106 XLK registered?

L106 XLK is a 1994 Honda CB500, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L106 XLK safe to buy?

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