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M641 EAT

1995 Honda CB500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

45,539 mi
Last recorded45,539 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Honda CB50035,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM641 EAT
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 45,539 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 27 Jun 2026 45,539 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2025 45,202 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 44,794 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2022 44,604 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2022 44,604 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Not working from rear brake (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 43,808 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 43,808 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 42,922 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 9 Apr 2019 42,922 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2016 42,351 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 42,313 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 42,259 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 42,246 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 May 2011 42,031 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 41,824 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 39,749 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 39,669 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
Full Honda CB500 reliability report

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M641 EAT is a 1995 Honda CB500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 M641 EAT, 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 M641 EAT registered?

M641 EAT is a 1995 Honda CB500, first registered on 3 January 1995.

Is M641 EAT safe to buy?

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