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M23 FDD

1994 Honda CB500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

22,583 mi
Last recorded22,583 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Honda CB50034,555 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM23 FDD
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 22,583 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2025 22,574 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 May 2025 22,562 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 29 May 2024 22,549 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

front sprocket/chain cover missing

Fail 15 May 2024 22,549 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe to head (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake master cylinder leaking on lever piston (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

rear brake noise. as from working. needs checking for shoe wear

front sprocket/chain cover missing

tyre shin on front and rear tyres

Pass 29 May 2020 22,538 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 29 May 2020 22,538 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 22,529 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 22,520 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 22,512 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 15 May 2014 22,503 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 22,471 miles

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

throtle stiff working

Pass 2 Apr 2012 22,367 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 22,367 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 22,182 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2011 22,182 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 22,028 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

side & top box lose on mountings

Pass 22 Jul 2008 21,982 miles

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

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 21,594 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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M23 FDD is a 1994 Honda CB500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 M23 FDD, 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 M23 FDD registered?

M23 FDD is a 1994 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M23 FDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for M23 FDD shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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