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L937 YWD

1993 Honda CB500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

43,257 mi
Last recorded43,257 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 1993 Honda CB50041,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL937 YWD
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 43,257 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 43,065 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 43,065 miles

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 40,854 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 40,854 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 39,107 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 36,086 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 35,857 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 35,620 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 34,777 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 34,761 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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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L937 YWD is a 1993 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L937 YWD, 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 L937 YWD registered?

L937 YWD is a 1993 Honda CB500, first registered on 21 October 1993.

Is L937 YWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L937 YWD shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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