MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
54,861 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3C2d.)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Centre Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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L287 YPV is a 1994 Honda CB500, first registered on 25 February 1994.
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