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L201 VLT

1994 Honda CB500

Multi-colour Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2015
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

804 mi
Last recorded804 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 1994 Honda CB50034,555 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL201 VLT
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1994
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2017 804 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Offside Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear Inner Exhaust has part of the system missing no baffle in exhaust (7.1.1a)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 16 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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L201 VLT is a 1994 Honda CB500 in Multi-colour with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L201 VLT, 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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How do I check the history of L201 VLT?

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What year was L201 VLT registered?

L201 VLT is a 1994 Honda CB500, first registered on 10 February 1994.

Is L201 VLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L201 VLT shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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