1993 Honda CB500 0.5L Petrol · L660 RKU
1993 Honda CB500 (0.5L, petrol). First registered 02/11/1993. Recorded mileage 94,195 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CB500
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,195 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1993
- Engine
- 499cc
L660 RKU Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/06/2025
- 94,195 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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L660 RKU Mileage History
- 16/01/201468,059 km
- 20/04/201568,665 km+606 km
- 07/06/201743,291 mi
- 18/04/202093,097 mi+49,806 mi
- 06/04/202393,648 mi+551 mi
- 06/04/202393,648 mi
- 16/06/202594,195 mi+547 mi
- 17/06/202594,195 mi
Average of roughly 2,289 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
L660 RKU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Honda Cb500 (L660 RKU) between January 2014 and June 2025.
The record contains 6 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))”; “Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))”; “Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
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