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L416 WLA

1993 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

44,455 mi
Last recorded44,455 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Honda CB50041,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL416 WLA
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 44,455 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 41,003 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 40,998 miles

Rear Brake drum significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Chain guard insecure (6.1.7 (i))

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 39,292 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 37,359 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 36,161 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 28 Dec 2020 35,361 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 35,348 miles

Footrest slightly loose Passenger footrest (6.2.12 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 31,720 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 27,974 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 24,629 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 21,798 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 19,079 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 13,606 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 13,606 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 9,441 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 5,169 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 5,169 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 1,372 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 95,111 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 87,568 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 82,696 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 79,315 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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L416 WLA is a 1993 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 L416 WLA, 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.

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What year was L416 WLA registered?

L416 WLA is a 1993 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 September 1993.

Is L416 WLA safe to buy?

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