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L973 THY

1993 Honda CB500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

62,542 mi
Last recorded62,542 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Honda CB50041,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL973 THY
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 62,542 miles

Central Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Central Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Upper fairing bolt missing

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Offside Front Upper fairing bolt missing

Pass 21 Aug 2024 62,457 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 62,200 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 61,596 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 59,671 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 54,252 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 48,953 miles

Offside Rear Lower swingarm starting to show signs of corrosion and perforating on the o/s underneath

Pass 9 Apr 2015 45,789 miles

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

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 39,616 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 34,529 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 34,529 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 32,427 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 29,466 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 28,216 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 31 Aug 2007 21,204 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 21,204 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 20,936 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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L973 THY is a 1993 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 L973 THY, 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 L973 THY registered?

L973 THY is a 1993 Honda CB500, first registered on 4 December 1993.

Is L973 THY safe to buy?

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