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M497 RNU

1995 Honda CB500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,084 mi
Last recorded31,084 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2013
Typical for 1995 Honda CB50035,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM497 RNU
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2013 31,084 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 22,739 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 7,729 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 16,796 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 13,921 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 13,921 miles

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 11,947 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 9,938 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 6,753 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 6,751 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2005 403 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2005 401 miles

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

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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M497 RNU is a 1995 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M497 RNU, 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 M497 RNU registered?

M497 RNU is a 1995 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 April 1995.

Is M497 RNU safe to buy?

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