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L279 GOH

1994 Honda CB500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

5,588 mi
Last recorded5,588 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 1994 Honda CB50034,555 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL279 GOH
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 5,588 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

indicators flashing slightly fast.

Pass 7 Oct 2023 5,588 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 2,988 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 39,262 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 39,262 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 38,894 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 33,104 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 29,152 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 28,896 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 28,629 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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L279 GOH is a 1994 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 L279 GOH, 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 L279 GOH registered?

L279 GOH is a 1994 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 March 1994.

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