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L783 PMH

1993 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,203 mi
Last recorded52,203 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2012
Typical for 1993 Honda CB50041,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL783 PMH
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2012 52,203 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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 23 Jun 2011 51,065 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 496,633 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 45,138 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 45,138 miles

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 40,033 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 39,402 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2006 38,047 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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L783 PMH is a 1993 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L783 PMH, 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 L783 PMH registered?

L783 PMH is a 1993 Honda CB500, first registered on 11 December 1993.

Is L783 PMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L783 PMH shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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