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L838 TDU

1993 Honda CB500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2023
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,280 mi
Last recorded17,280 miles
Recorded on11 May 2022
Typical for 1993 Honda CB50041,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL838 TDU
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 11 May 2022 17,280 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Chain guard missing ()

daytime mot test only. no position lights or indicators fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2021 27,163 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 27,033 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 26,489 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 25,334 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 4 May 2016 24,443 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 23,597 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 23,060 miles

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 22,110 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 19,919 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 17,584 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 14,724 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 11,847 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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L838 TDU is a 1993 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L838 TDU, 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 L838 TDU registered?

L838 TDU is a 1993 Honda CB500, first registered on 9 November 1993.

Is L838 TDU safe to buy?

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