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M286 FMW

1995 Honda CB500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2023
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,577 mi
Last recorded30,577 miles
Recorded on19 May 2022
Typical for 1995 Honda CB50035,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM286 FMW
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 19 May 2022 30,577 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2021 30,267 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 29,951 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 25,137 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 21,910 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2016 15,312 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 14,814 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 14,090 miles

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

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 14,027 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 13,485 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 13,443 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 12,723 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 12,650 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 11,907 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 10,794 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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M286 FMW is a 1995 Honda CB500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M286 FMW, 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 M286 FMW registered?

M286 FMW is a 1995 Honda CB500, first registered on 4 May 1995.

Is M286 FMW safe to buy?

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