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M189 PFR

1994 Honda CB500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

22,075 mi
Last recorded22,075 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Honda CB50034,555 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM189 PFR
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 22,075 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 21,877 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 21,656 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 21,300 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 21,147 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 21,035 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 20,876 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 20,769 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 20,308 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 9 Jul 2011 20,276 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 19,051 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2010 19,051 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 17,049 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 15,591 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 23,754 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 23,741 miles

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2007 8,324 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 8,324 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 15,197 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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M189 PFR is a 1994 Honda CB500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 M189 PFR, 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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M189 PFR is a 1994 Honda CB500, first registered on 2 September 1994.

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