MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,190 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))
Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS
Nail in rear tyre
Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Nail in rear tyre
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Nail in rear tyre
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Offside Rear Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)
Front Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)
Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)
HEAD LIGHT AIM SLIGHTLY LOW
Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
SPEEDO DRIVE INCORRECTLY FITTED
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
How Reliable is the Honda CB500?
Based on 77,271 MOT tests across 7,190 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M231 RCH is a 1994 Honda CB500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 M231 RCH, 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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What year was M231 RCH registered?
M231 RCH is a 1994 Honda CB500, first registered on 15 October 1994.
Is M231 RCH safe to buy?
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