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M414 LBC

1995 Honda CB500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

20,180 mi
Last recorded20,180 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2023
Typical for 1995 Honda CB50035,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM414 LBC
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2023 20,180 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 19,674 miles

Front of the fuel tank has slight corrosion

Slight corrosion to various parts of motorcycle frame

Pass 15 Feb 2018 10,552 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion slight misting of oil around o/s fork seal (2.3.3)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded slight corrosion to frame in places (6.1.1a)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 10,544 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly sticking on (6.2.1f)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion slight misting of oil around o/s fork seal (2.3.3)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded slight corrosion to frame in places (6.1.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 6,992 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. top of both forks (2.3.1)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded both front down tubes (6.1.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 532 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 98,762 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 24 Jun 2014 98,732 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 92,666 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 89,903 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2012 89,903 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 85,056 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2011 85,056 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 77,385 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 77,385 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 69,748 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 69,748 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 59,733 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 52,855 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 20 Jun 2007 51,127 miles

Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 20 Jun 2007 51,127 miles

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 21 Jun 2006 43,498 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 43,498 miles

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

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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M414 LBC is a 1995 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 M414 LBC, 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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What year was M414 LBC registered?

M414 LBC is a 1995 Honda CB500, first registered on 5 May 1995.

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