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M661 FGJ

1995 Honda CB500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

29,925 mi
Last recorded29,925 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 1995 Honda CB50035,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM661 FGJ
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 29,925 miles

Offside Front Brake pressure storage reservoir has minor damage (1.1.9 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 29,367 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 29,310 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 29,308 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Swing arm (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Rear service brake (1.2.1 (c))

Chain guard insecure likely to contact chain

Pass 1 Oct 2020 29,212 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 29,209 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value Rear brakes not working (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 28,739 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 28,735 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear reflector missing 2x outer (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear diff plate bolts insecure

Pass 7 Aug 2017 28,703 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 28,470 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 28,457 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 May 2014 28,114 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 27,472 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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M661 FGJ is a 1995 Honda CB500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 M661 FGJ, 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 M661 FGJ registered?

M661 FGJ is a 1995 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 July 1995.

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