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M678 CEX

1995 Honda CB500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

39,647 mi
Last recorded39,647 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1995 Honda CB50035,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM678 CEX
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 39,647 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 38,533 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 37,688 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 35,901 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 34,172 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 33,378 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 31,170 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 28,985 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 28,917 miles

front tyre close to wear limit

Pass 1 Mar 2014 28,887 miles

front tyre close to wear limit

rear silencer mounting bracket has bolt missing

Pass 28 Feb 2013 28,779 miles

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 28,323 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 27,740 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 26,955 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 26,540 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 26,540 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 25,886 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 24,913 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 24,783 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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.

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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M678 CEX is a 1995 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 M678 CEX, 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 M678 CEX registered?

M678 CEX is a 1995 Honda CB500, first registered on 28 March 1995.

Is M678 CEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M678 CEX shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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