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L276 FPK

1994 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,718 mi
Last recorded29,718 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2010
Typical for 1994 Honda CB50034,555 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL276 FPK
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2010 29,718 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

chain dry and too tight

Fail 7 Oct 2010 29,718 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

chain dry and too tight

Pass 9 Oct 2009 27,679 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 27,661 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 25,812 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 23,815 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 18,527 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 16,829 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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L276 FPK is a 1994 Honda CB500 in Black 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 L276 FPK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L276 FPK registered?

L276 FPK is a 1994 Honda CB500, first registered on 20 June 1994.

Is L276 FPK safe to buy?

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