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M665 HPE

1995 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

20,248 mi
Last recorded20,248 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 Honda CB50035,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM665 HPE
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 20,248 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 20,036 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 19,746 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 19,723 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 19,065 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 15,947 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 15,294 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 15,277 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2019 15,263 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 15,248 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 15,234 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 15,106 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 15,061 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 30 Dec 2014 15,052 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 14,899 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 14,595 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 14,403 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 14,225 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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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M665 HPE is a 1995 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M665 HPE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M665 HPE registered?

M665 HPE is a 1995 Honda CB500, first registered on 7 April 1995.

Is M665 HPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M665 HPE shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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