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M128 JPA

1994 Honda CB500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

78,228 mi
Last recorded78,228 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 1994 Honda CB50034,555 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM128 JPA
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 78,228 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 78,228 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 78,211 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 76,548 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 72,682 miles

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

Front brake lever slightly bent but can still be applied.

Fail 23 Jul 2021 72,682 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake lever slightly bent but can still be applied.

Pass 5 Aug 2020 66,044 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 66,044 miles

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2019 63,758 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 60,930 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 60,930 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 60,293 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 58,746 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 55,568 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2015 55,568 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 49,889 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 43,456 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 42,330 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Nearside Lower Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

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

Offside Lower Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Fail 27 Jul 2012 42,330 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Nearside Lower Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

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

Offside Lower Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 41,086 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 39,841 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 37,511 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 33,492 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 31,232 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 27,182 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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M128 JPA is a 1994 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1994 Honda CB500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 34,555 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M128 JPA, 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 32 years old, this Honda CB500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M128 JPA is a 1994 Honda CB500, first registered on 14 October 1994.

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