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M297 ALL

1994 Honda CB500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

34,975 mi
Last recorded34,975 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2008
Typical for 1994 Honda CB50034,555 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM297 ALL
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2008 34,975 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 1 Feb 2008 34,974 miles

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 24,425 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 17 Jan 2007 24,083 miles

Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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

Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to maladjustment (3.2.A1i)

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 2 Jan 2007 23,172 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Lower Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to maladjustment (3.2.A1i)

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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M297 ALL is a 1994 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 M297 ALL, 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 M297 ALL registered?

M297 ALL is a 1994 Honda CB500, first registered on 23 August 1994.

Is M297 ALL safe to buy?

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