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C391 EHU

1995 Honda FT500

Black Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

14,198 mi
Last recorded14,198 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC391 EHU
MakeHonda
ModelFT500
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2011 14,198 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 19 Mar 2011 14,198 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 14 Sep 2010 14,192 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Chain guard missing

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Lower Brake component damaged but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 14,165 miles

Brake component has been modified. (3.1.5)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Fail 28 Jul 2009 14,165 miles

Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Battery insecure

Chain guard missing

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front brake hose joint has evidence of fluid although not actually leaking

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 16 Jul 2008 34,276 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 34,276 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 May 2007 33,791 miles

How Reliable is the Honda FT500?

Based on 798 MOT tests across 143 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
234
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
143
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 7
reflector on motorcycle missing 6
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 5
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 4
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 4
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C391 EHU is a 1995 Honda FT500 in Black with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Honda FT500 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C391 EHU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda FT500 typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 31 years old, this Honda FT500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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C391 EHU is a 1995 Honda FT500, first registered on 6 February 1995.

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