MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,953 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil BOTH (5.3.2 (b))
Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Headlamp slightly discoloured Yellow (4.1.4 (a))
Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))
Front Tyre is unsuitable Marked NHS (5.2.3 (a))
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
Offside Direction indicator not working Front and Rear (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))
Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake disc insecure (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil BOTH (5.3.2 (b))
Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Headlamp slightly discoloured Yellow (4.1.4 (a))
Front tyre perishing on side wall
Front tyre perishing on side wall
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Honda CB500?
Based on 77,271 MOT tests across 7,190 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M659 WBV is a 1995 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 M659 WBV, 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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M659 WBV is a 1995 Honda CB500, first registered on 19 April 1995.
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