MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
50,679 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Front Upper Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
How Reliable is the Honda CB500?
Based on 77,271 MOT tests across 7,190 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M217 DLF is a 1995 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 M217 DLF, 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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M217 DLF is a 1995 Honda CB500, first registered on 19 May 1995.
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