MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,889 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)
Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection (2.1.2c)
How Reliable is the Honda CB500?
Based on 77,271 MOT tests across 7,190 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L498 HYE is a 1994 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 L498 HYE, 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 L498 HYE registered?
L498 HYE is a 1994 Honda CB500, first registered on 4 July 1994.
Is L498 HYE safe to buy?
The MOT history for L498 HYE shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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