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L287 YPV

1994 Honda CB500

Green Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

54,861 mi
Last recorded54,861 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 1994 Honda CB50034,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL287 YPV
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 54,861 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 52,919 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 47,767 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 45,583 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3C2d.)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 44,317 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 41,214 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 10 Aug 2011 41,214 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 38,040 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front suspension has been modified (2.3.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear suspension has been modified (2.4.A.2d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2010 38,040 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front suspension has been modified (2.3.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear suspension has been modified (2.4.A.2d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 35,629 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 34,623 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 28,463 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 28,463 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 22,312 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 22,312 miles

Centre Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to maladjustment (3.2.A1i)

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
Full Honda CB500 reliability report

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L287 YPV is a 1994 Honda CB500 in Green with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 L287 YPV, 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 L287 YPV registered?

L287 YPV is a 1994 Honda CB500, first registered on 25 February 1994.

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