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M714 YPU

1995 Honda CB500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2016
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,798 mi
Last recorded77,798 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2015
Typical for 1995 Honda CB50035,004 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM714 YPU
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2015 77,798 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 76,754 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 76,754 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Fail 12 Aug 2014 76,745 miles

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

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

Rear suspension has corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

n/s and o/s front staunchion gaiters split.

Pass 19 Aug 2013 75,184 miles

front brake calliper mountings slight play.

front tyre o/s edge worn low and uneven.

Fail 19 Aug 2013 75,183 miles

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

front brake calliper mountings slight play.

front tyre o/s edge worn low and uneven.

Pass 30 Aug 2012 73,526 miles

suspect front calliper slides may be worn.

Fail 29 Aug 2012 73,524 miles

Offside Lower Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

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

suspect front calliper slides may be worn.

Pass 22 Aug 2011 71,967 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

nearside front footpeg worn

offside front footpeg worn

Fail 17 Aug 2011 71,943 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

nearside front footpeg worn

offside front footpeg worn

Pass 28 Aug 2010 68,589 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 68,577 miles

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

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 64,749 miles

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

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2009 64,734 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 60,566 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2008 60,560 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 55,587 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 55,518 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 52,846 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 52,846 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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
Full Honda CB500 reliability report

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M714 YPU is a 1995 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M714 YPU, 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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M714 YPU is a 1995 Honda CB500, first registered on 18 April 1995.

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