MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
64,101 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)
throttle not snapping shut but does return slowly
Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)
throttle not snapping shut but does return slowly
Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)
Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
advise riders r/h footrest damaged
How Reliable is the Honda CB500?
Based on 77,271 MOT tests across 7,190 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L48 WCV is a 1994 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 L48 WCV, 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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L48 WCV is a 1994 Honda CB500, first registered on 23 April 1994.
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