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Honda CB500

Green · Petrol · 1994 · 499 cc

L51 GAJMOT history

L51 GAJ is a green petrol Honda CB500 first used on 1 Jan 1994. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jan 2027 and it has passed 7 of 10 MOT tests, with 18,775 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jan 2027
Mileage
18,775 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
10
7 passed · 3 failed
Per year
472 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L51 GAJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
CB500
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
499 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
1 Jan 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L51 GAJ was last recorded at 18,775 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 601 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
18,174 miles · 16 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
601 miles
Average per year
472 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 18,775 miles
  • 2025 – 18,174 miles
  • 2024 – 17,279 miles
  • 2016 – 15,728 miles
  • 2011 – 13,687 miles
  • 2009 – 12,065 miles
  • 2008 – 10,592 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass18,775 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

10 tests since 12 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass18,775 miles (+601)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    18,775 miles
    Test number
    572791924976
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass18,174 miles (+895)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    18,174 miles
    Test number
    355973475572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass17,279 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2025
    Odometer
    17,279 miles
    Test number
    872215333396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail17,279 miles (+1,551)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,279 miles
    Test number
    966972696772
    • MajorFront Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass15,728 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    15,728 miles
    Test number
    985750331412
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  6. Fail15,723 miles (+2,036)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,723 miles
    Test number
    481479756872
    • FailureDrive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)
    • FailureDrive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  7. Pass13,687 miles (+1,622)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    13,687 miles
    Test number
    658560131267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass12,065 miles (+1,473)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    12,065 miles
    Test number
    254167249220
    • NoteExhaust slightly leaking at front and rear tyre worn

  9. Fail10,592 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,592 miles
    Test number
    392296058411
    • Repaired at testFront Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

  10. Pass10,592 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    10,592 miles
    Test number
    510436858259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L51 GAJ

Does L51 GAJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L51 GAJ is valid until 7 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L51 GAJ?
The MOT on L51 GAJ is valid until 7 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L51 GAJ done?
L51 GAJ was recorded at 18,775 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 472 miles a year.
Has L51 GAJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L51 GAJ has failed 3 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 31 May 2024.
Has the mileage on L51 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 L51 GAJ find?
L51 GAJ passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorber has a light misting of oil; offside front shock absorber has a light misting of oil.

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