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M523 ODA

1995 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

61,095 mi
Last recorded61,095 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 1995 Honda CB50035,004 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM523 ODA
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 61,095 miles

drive chain slightly tight

Fail 20 Jun 2018 61,095 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

drive chain slightly tight

Pass 31 Mar 2017 61,092 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 343 miles

Seat in poor condition

Centre and side stands worn at pivots but still work correctly

Hole in headlamp glass

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 16 Jun 2010 343 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Centre and side stands worn at pivots but still work correctly

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Hole in headlamp glass

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Seat in poor condition

Fail 10 Jul 2009 97,141 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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))

Gear lever loose on splines

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear brake requires adjustment

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 97,141 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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))

Gear lever loose on splines

Rear brake requires adjustment

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 91,778 miles

Offside fairing insecure

Offside front indicator taped up but still visable

Fail 17 Jun 2008 91,763 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Offside chain tensioner locking device insecure

Offside fairing insecure

Offside front indicator taped up but still visable

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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M523 ODA is a 1995 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M523 ODA, 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 M523 ODA registered?

M523 ODA is a 1995 Honda CB500, first registered on 4 May 1995.

Is M523 ODA safe to buy?

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