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M687 AAF

1994 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,217 mi
Last recorded46,217 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Honda CB50034,555 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM687 AAF
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 46,217 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2025 46,217 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 45,646 miles

Front Both front direction indicator lamps have tape repair but not likely to become detached

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight exhaust blow - link pipe to silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 44,803 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Both front direction indicator lamps secured with cable ties

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust blowing from link pipe to silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Swingarm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 44,786 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Both front direction indicator lamps secured with cable ties

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust blowing from link pipe to silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Swingarm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 44,170 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2021 43,598 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 43,374 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2020 43,198 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 42,122 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 41,863 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 40,871 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 39,252 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 36,170 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 36,158 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

throttle is sticky on right hand lock but returns

Pass 28 May 2014 29,711 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 29,670 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 29,641 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 29,610 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 29,548 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 29,456 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 29,249 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 28,914 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 28,485 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2005 28,485 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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M687 AAF is a 1994 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1994 Honda CB500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 34,555 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 M687 AAF, 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 32 years old, this Honda CB500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M687 AAF registered?

M687 AAF is a 1994 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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