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Honda CB500

Green · Petrol · 1993 · 499 cc

L23 GAJMOT history

L23 GAJ is a green petrol Honda CB500 first used on 25 Oct 1993. Its MOT is valid until 12 Apr 2027 and it has passed 7 of 10 MOT tests, with 47,132 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Apr 2027
Mileage
47,132 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2011
MOT tests
10
7 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,054 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 GAJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
CB500
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
499 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
25 Oct 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 GAJ was last recorded at 47,132 miles on 24 Aug 2011, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2011.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
47,132 miles · 22 Aug 2011
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,054 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2011 – 47,132 miles
  • 2010 – 44,508 miles
  • 2009 – 41,672 miles
  • 2008 – 36,846 miles
  • 2007 – 36,504 miles
  • 2006 – 36,141 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

10 tests since 18 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    608314868059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass47,132 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    47,132 miles
    Test number
    979506231228
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

  3. Fail47,132 miles (+2,624)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,132 miles
    Test number
    827324731261
    • DangerousFront Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.6)
    • FailureRear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

  4. Pass44,508 miles (+2,836)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    44,508 miles
    Test number
    460136230263
    • AdvisoryExhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)
    • NoteForks slightly corroded
    • NoteSlight dampness on nearside rear fork seal

  5. Pass41,672 miles (+4,826)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    41,672 miles
    Test number
    543798439288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass36,846 miles (+342)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    36,846 miles
    Test number
    334905238401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail36,504 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,504 miles
    Test number
    693960047219
    • Repaired at testFront position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

  8. Pass36,504 miles (+363)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    36,504 miles
    Test number
    824850347269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail36,141 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,141 miles
    Test number
    254078306164
    • Repaired at testFront Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

  10. Pass36,141 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    36,141 miles
    Test number
    681868506194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L23 GAJ

Does L23 GAJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 GAJ is valid until 12 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 GAJ?
The MOT on L23 GAJ is valid until 12 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 GAJ done?
L23 GAJ was recorded at 47,132 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2011, an average of 2,054 miles a year.
Has L23 GAJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 GAJ has failed 3 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2011.
Has the mileage on L23 GAJ ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L23 GAJ find?
L23 GAJ passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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