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M292 TKO

1995 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

38,796 mi
Last recorded38,796 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2017
Typical for 1995 Honda CB50035,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM292 TKO
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2017 38,796 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 38,796 miles

Offside Front Upper Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Offside Front Upper Throttle operating incorrectly throttle loose (6.2.1f)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 37,356 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 37,075 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 37,037 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Oil leak

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

Fail 3 Sep 2014 37,037 miles

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2013 36,689 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 35,847 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 35,847 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 33,486 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 33,486 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 33,463 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 9 Sep 2009 33,463 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 32,851 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 31,291 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 31,291 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Chain guard incomplete (6.2.1c)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 27,996 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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M292 TKO is a 1995 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 M292 TKO, 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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M292 TKO is a 1995 Honda CB500, first registered on 28 May 1995.

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