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M236 SSX

1994 Honda CB500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

37,972 mi
Last recorded37,972 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 1994 Honda CB50034,555 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM236 SSX
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2021 37,972 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 37,942 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 37,706 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 36,955 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 36,168 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 21 Mar 2014 36,168 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 35,823 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 14 Mar 2013 35,823 miles

Rear suspension has corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 11 May 2012 35,322 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 11 May 2012 35,322 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 34,810 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 8 May 2010 34,738 miles

Brake component is slightly distorted (3.1.5)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 23 Apr 2009 33,966 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 32,957 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

handlebar grips cracking

Pass 24 Apr 2007 31,853 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 24 Apr 2007 31,853 miles

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 26 Apr 2006 29,145 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 29,145 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Drive chain fouling another component (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c) DANGEROUS

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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M236 SSX is a 1994 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 M236 SSX, 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 M236 SSX registered?

M236 SSX is a 1994 Honda CB500, first registered on 31 August 1994.

Is M236 SSX safe to buy?

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