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1994 Honda CB500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

61,334 mi
Last recorded61,334 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2022
Typical for 1994 Honda CB50034,555 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM468 JPG
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2022 61,334 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 6 May 2020 61,300 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 6 May 2020 61,300 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake lever insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 2 Jan 2020 61,299 miles

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

Motorcycle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced swing arm holed and corroided (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 59,860 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2018 59,860 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 59,853 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Gear selector bent but still useable

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged Foot peg mounting has a slight crack but still secure (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 57,192 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2016 57,192 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low topped up (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 53,889 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 51,347 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front brake caliper slightly sticking on

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear offside wheel adjuster plate insecure

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 22 Nov 2012 51,347 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front brake caliper slightly sticking on

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear offside wheel adjuster plate insecure

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 49,576 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 49,550 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 46,051 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 46,051 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 40,173 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 40,173 miles

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 34,522 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 27,372 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 27,372 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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
Full Honda CB500 reliability report

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M468 JPG is a 1994 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M468 JPG, 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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M468 JPG is a 1994 Honda CB500, first registered on 6 December 1994.

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