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L272 RBT

1993 Honda CB500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

33,096 mi
Last recorded33,096 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Honda CB50041,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL272 RBT
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 33,096 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 28,753 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 26,432 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 17,861 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 17,835 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 12,252 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 12,151 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 8,259 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 8,246 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 11 May 2016 7,799 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 4,294 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 283 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 91,256 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 85,901 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 83,108 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 78,241 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 78,200 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 73,366 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 68,709 miles

Drive chain very slack

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2005 61,861 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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L272 RBT is a 1993 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1993 Honda CB500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 41,208 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 L272 RBT, 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 33 years old, this Honda CB500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L272 RBT registered?

L272 RBT is a 1993 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 November 1993.

Is L272 RBT safe to buy?

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