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M525 WCA

1994 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

36,590 mi
Last recorded36,590 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 1994 Honda CB50034,555 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM525 WCA
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 36,590 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 1 Jun 2023 36,564 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Front tyre fitted wrong way round (5.2.3 (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 35,734 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 34,681 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre perishing in cracks

Pass 19 Mar 2020 33,939 miles

Exhaust noisy Fitted with aftermarket silencer (baffle fitted) (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 33,202 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 31,701 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 30,984 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged cut (4.1.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 30,198 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 29,476 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 28,616 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 28,213 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 27,954 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 27,384 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 26,556 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 26,625 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 24,835 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 23,632 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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M525 WCA is a 1994 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 M525 WCA, 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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What year was M525 WCA registered?

M525 WCA is a 1994 Honda CB500, first registered on 9 September 1994.

Is M525 WCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M525 WCA shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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