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L252 KAJ

1994 Honda CB500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,385 mi
Last recorded24,385 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 1994 Honda CB50034,555 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL252 KAJ
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 24,385 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2025 24,385 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake component insecure brake arm missing securing bolt (1.1.21 (c))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 22,294 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit measures 1.2mm recommend replace now (5.2.3 (e))

rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 28 Mar 2023 19,812 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 19,796 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 19,772 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 19,772 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 2 May 2006 19,712 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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L252 KAJ is a 1994 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 L252 KAJ, 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 L252 KAJ registered?

L252 KAJ is a 1994 Honda CB500, first registered on 19 May 1994.

Is L252 KAJ safe to buy?

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