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M243 CHW

1995 Honda CB500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

47,392 mi
Last recorded47,392 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 Honda CB50035,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM243 CHW
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 47,392 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 47,387 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 43,959 miles

Front Steering operation insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.4 (e))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 39,519 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2012 36,694 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 33,868 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 31,845 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 29,580 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 27,095 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 24,562 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 22,102 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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M243 CHW is a 1995 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M243 CHW, 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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What year was M243 CHW registered?

M243 CHW is a 1995 Honda CB500, first registered on 20 January 1995.

Is M243 CHW safe to buy?

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