MOT Status
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62,752 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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
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))
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
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))
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))
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))
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear number plate slightly insecure
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And perishing (4.1.3(ii))
Number plate starting to delaminate
Possible water leak
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
Number plate starting to delaminate
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Slight ovality on rear brake
Oil leak
gear lever loose
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
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))
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)
How Reliable is the Honda CB500?
Based on 77,271 MOT tests across 7,190 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was M289 ABD registered?
M289 ABD is a 1994 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 August 1994.
Is M289 ABD safe to buy?
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