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M548 WKW

1995 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

65,474 mi
Last recorded65,474 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2014
Typical for 1995 Honda CB50035,004 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM548 WKW
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2014 65,474 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 65,466 miles

Centre Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Centre Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 63,393 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 59,563 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 59,543 miles

Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 56,696 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 56,696 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 55,177 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 55,125 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Fail 19 Feb 2010 55,113 miles

Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

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

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 83,333 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 78,260 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 78,256 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 66,429 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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M548 WKW is a 1995 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M548 WKW, 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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M548 WKW is a 1995 Honda CB500, first registered on 23 May 1995.

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