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M173 NDV

1995 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

40,310 mi
Last recorded40,310 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2022
Typical for 1995 Honda CB50035,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM173 NDV
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2022 40,310 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 39,464 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 39,417 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 36,671 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 10 May 2019 36,671 miles

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

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 35,768 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 34,847 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 34,242 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 34,100 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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M173 NDV is a 1995 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M173 NDV, 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 M173 NDV registered?

M173 NDV is a 1995 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 July 1995.

Is M173 NDV safe to buy?

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