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M289 ABD

1994 Honda CB500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

62,752 mi
Last recorded62,752 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Honda CB50034,555 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM289 ABD
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 62,752 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Cracked

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 62,573 miles

Nearside Head lamp mounting slightly insecure

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 62,332 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread And slightly loose (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 May 2023 62,097 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight oil leak

Pass 17 May 2022 61,983 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 61,754 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate slightly loose And deteriorating (0.1 (a))

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2020 61,679 miles

Front Head lamp mountings deteriorating

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread And slightly loose (0.1 (b))

Slight engine oil leak

Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 61,679 miles

Front Head lamp mountings deteriorating

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread And slightly loose (0.1 (b))

Slight engine oil leak

Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 61,410 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 60,955 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear number plate slightly insecure

Pass 23 Jan 2017 60,074 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 58,238 miles

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

Number plate starting to delaminate

Possible water leak

Fail 6 Jan 2015 54,336 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Number plate starting to delaminate

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

Slight ovality on rear brake

Pass 6 Jan 2015 54,336 miles

Number plate starting to delaminate

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

Slight ovality on rear brake

Pass 24 Jan 2014 50,570 miles

Oil leak

gear lever loose

Pass 11 Jan 2013 46,197 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 40,356 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 32,143 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 22,488 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2009 22,487 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 25,482 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2009 25,482 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 20,260 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 15 Oct 2007 15,304 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 15,304 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 12,863 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 12,863 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

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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M289 ABD is a 1994 Honda CB500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M289 ABD, 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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M289 ABD is a 1994 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M289 ABD safe to buy?

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