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M186 TWR

1994 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

72,264 mi
Last recorded72,264 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 1994 Honda CB50034,555 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM186 TWR
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022 72,264 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front pads loose

Fail 18 Aug 2022 72,264 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front pads loose

Rear Brake clevis joint insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 May 2021 70,113 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front brake pads loose

Fail 23 Apr 2021 70,095 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front brake pads loose

Pass 30 Oct 2019 68,730 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 68,721 miles

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

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2015 54,526 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 48,996 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 46,706 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 45,453 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 43,902 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 42,224 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 1 Jun 2010 42,224 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 39,402 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

fuel cap damaged

Pass 12 Jun 2008 47,109 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 46,850 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 46,062 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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M186 TWR is a 1994 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 M186 TWR, 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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M186 TWR is a 1994 Honda CB500, first registered on 10 August 1994.

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