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M521 LDW

1995 Honda CB500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

82,126 mi
Last recorded82,126 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 1995 Honda CB50035,004 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM521 LDW
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 82,126 miles

condition of seat and repairs

corrosion on front fork's and stem's and condition of seal's

damping effect on front suspension

rear brake lever travel

security o/s/r indicator/lens

stiffness of throttle

Pass 27 Aug 2014 76,194 miles

chain tension and condition of sproket

condition of seat

fluctuation on front brake and binding BORDERLINE

front and rear brake lever travel

fuel filler cap operation

o/s/r indicator

split in front tyre BORDERLINE

Pass 20 Aug 2013 71,715 miles

front brake binding

rear tyre condition and only just legal BORDRLINE

wear in chain

Pass 4 Nov 2011 71,708 miles

wear on rear tyre 1.6mm

Pass 29 Jan 2010 70,346 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 65,060 miles

scoreing to front brake disc

Fail 9 Feb 2008 65,054 miles

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

front brake application BORDERLINE (notchy)

scoreing to front brake disc

Pass 27 Jan 2007 60,328 miles

condition of front tyre

Pass 30 Jan 2006 55,312 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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M521 LDW is a 1995 Honda CB500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 M521 LDW, 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 M521 LDW registered?

M521 LDW is a 1995 Honda CB500, first registered on 20 March 1995.

Is M521 LDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M521 LDW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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