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L519 RTP

1994 Honda CB500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

9,800 mi
Last recorded9,800 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Honda CB50034,555 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL519 RTP
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 9,800 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2026 9,800 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2025 9,568 miles

Chain guard missing

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

Fail 21 Jun 2025 9,568 miles

Chain guard missing

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 9,350 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 9,343 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 9,327 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 9,311 miles

Offside Front Upper Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 9,249 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 9,249 miles

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 9,214 miles

Chain guard missing

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 9,212 miles

Registration plate incorrect INCORRECT SIZE (0.1 (c))

Chain guard missing

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 7 May 2020 9,189 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate incorrect size and location (0.1 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Chain guard missing

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 5,810 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 5,810 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing FITTED DURING TEST (1.4.1)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user ADJUSTED DURING TEST (1.7.3a)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 4,874 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 3,393 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 3,393 miles

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

Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 3,387 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 2,264 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2010 372 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 97,750 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 91,745 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 81,572 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 70,072 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 60,372 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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L519 RTP is a 1994 Honda CB500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 L519 RTP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L519 RTP?

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What year was L519 RTP registered?

L519 RTP is a 1994 Honda CB500, first registered on 22 January 1994.

Is L519 RTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L519 RTP shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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