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L51 GAJ

1994 Honda CB500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

18,775 mi
Last recorded18,775 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 Honda CB50034,555 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL51 GAJ
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 18,775 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 18,174 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 17,279 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 17,279 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 May 2016 15,728 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2016 15,723 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 13,687 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 12,065 miles

exhaust slightly leaking at front and rear tyre worn

Fail 12 Sep 2008 10,592 miles

Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 10,592 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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L51 GAJ is a 1994 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L51 GAJ, 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 L51 GAJ?

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What year was L51 GAJ registered?

L51 GAJ is a 1994 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 January 1994.

Is L51 GAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L51 GAJ shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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