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M297 YPX

1995 Honda CB500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 1995 Honda CB50035,004 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM297 YPX
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2023

Central Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

no lamps fitted a time of test

Pass 11 Apr 2022 87,849 miles

indicator flash rate fast

Fail 11 Apr 2022 87,849 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

indicator flash rate fast

Pass 10 May 2021 87,585 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 85,393 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 83,160 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 83,160 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 24 May 2017 78,686 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 73,742 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

handle bars are slightly disfiggured

Pass 27 Jan 2015 68,866 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Fail 24 Jan 2015 68,866 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Fail 10 May 2013 63,217 miles

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

Front handle bar grips worn

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 10 May 2013 63,217 miles

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

Front handle bar grips worn

Pass 21 Apr 2012 55,997 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 7 May 2011 55,096 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 54,242 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 53,103 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

small cracks appearing in front tyre

Fail 20 Apr 2009 53,103 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

small cracks appearing in front tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2008 52,372 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 52,372 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 9 May 2007 50,931 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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 YPX is a 1995 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M297 YPX, 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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M297 YPX is a 1995 Honda CB500, first registered on 20 January 1995.

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