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M622 YEG

1994 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

55,683 mi
Last recorded55,683 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Honda CB50034,555 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM622 YEG
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 55,683 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 55,571 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 55,349 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 55,152 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 55,152 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 55,097 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 54,062 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 54,062 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 52,986 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight pitting to RH disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2020 52,986 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight pitting to RH disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 50,634 miles

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 26 Oct 2019 50,634 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 48,389 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 48,333 miles

Handlebar excessively deformed (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear footrest rubber missing

center stand broken and unuasable

chain guard fitted with cable ties

Pass 14 Jul 2017 45,465 miles

Battery insecure

Chain guard cable tied on

Handlebars slightly bent

Horn cable tied on

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 45,465 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation split/perished (4.1.2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation Split/perished (4.1.2c)

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

Battery insecure and terminal loose

Chain guard cable tied on!

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Horn cable tied on!

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 42,699 miles

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

handlebars are bent

Pass 18 Jun 2014 38,634 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 38,267 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 37,817 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 37,492 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 35,412 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 32,857 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 28,859 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 23,793 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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M622 YEG is a 1994 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 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 M622 YEG, 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 M622 YEG registered?

M622 YEG is a 1994 Honda CB500, first registered on 18 August 1994.

Is M622 YEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M622 YEG shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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