Official DVLA Record

1994 Honda CB500 0.5L Petrol · L490 LBL

L490 LBL

1994 Honda CB500 (0.5L, petrol). First registered 18/05/1994. Recorded mileage 19,725 miles. MOT status: Failed.

Make & Model
HONDA CB500
Year / Origin
1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Failed
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
19,725 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 0.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Failed
No test records found
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1994
Engine
499cc

L490 LBL Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 14/08/2024
  • 19,725 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
30
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✗ Poor MOT pass rate (0%)
! Older vehicle
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L490 LBL Mileage History

  1. 20/12/201819,295 mi
  2. 20/12/201919,440 mi+145 mi
  3. 19/07/202119,653 mi+213 mi
  4. 27/07/202119,657 mi+4 mi
  5. 14/08/202419,725 mi+68 mi

Average of roughly 76 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

L490 LBL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 14:37
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Honda Cb500 (L490 LBL) between December 2018 and August 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 14 August 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))”; “Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))”; “Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))”.

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