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M457 YFL

1995 Honda CB500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

45,376 mi
Last recorded45,376 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Honda CB50035,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM457 YFL
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 45,376 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 45,289 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 45,095 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 45,015 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 44,708 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 43,893 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 43,684 miles

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 43,265 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 42,547 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 40,907 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 40,146 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 7 May 2014 32,312 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 7 May 2014 32,312 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 23,717 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Feb 2013 23,717 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 17,085 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 17,024 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 16,765 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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M457 YFL is a 1995 Honda CB500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M457 YFL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M457 YFL registered?

M457 YFL is a 1995 Honda CB500, first registered on 2 February 1995.

Is M457 YFL safe to buy?

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