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M129 UKE

1995 Honda CB500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

41,450 mi
Last recorded41,450 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2012
Typical for 1995 Honda CB50035,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM129 UKE
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2012 41,450 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 41,450 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 May 2011 39,486 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 39,102 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 39,102 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2008 37,388 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 2 Oct 2008 37,388 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 33,627 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 33,627 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 33,614 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 33,614 miles

Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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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M129 UKE is a 1995 Honda CB500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1995 Honda CB500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 35,004 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 M129 UKE, 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 31 years old, this Honda CB500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M129 UKE registered?

M129 UKE is a 1995 Honda CB500, first registered on 30 June 1995.

Is M129 UKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M129 UKE shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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