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M484 AFA

1995 Honda CB500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

27,214 mi
Last recorded27,214 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2020
Typical for 1995 Honda CB50035,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM484 AFA
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2020 27,214 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 27,032 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 27,029 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 26,429 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 5 Dec 2012 26,140 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front brake is very slightly binding and does not show up on roller tester (need servicing )

Pass 5 Dec 2012 26,140 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front brake is very slightly binding and does not show up on roller tester (need servicing )

Pass 9 Nov 2011 25,746 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 24,481 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 24,165 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 23,700 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 23,700 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2008 23,692 miles

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

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

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 23,383 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 23,200 miles

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

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

Front Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 3 Jul 2006 23,200 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

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

Front Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2005 22,738 miles

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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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M484 AFA is a 1995 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 M484 AFA, 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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M484 AFA is a 1995 Honda CB500, first registered on 4 July 1995.

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