CarVerify

Free Car Check

M725 SVM

1995 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,357 mi
Last recorded50,357 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1995 Honda CB50035,004 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationM725 SVM
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 50,357 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 50,351 miles

Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 49,842 miles

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 49,680 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2022 49,366 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 49,150 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 48,993 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

slight cracking in walls front tyre

Pass 29 May 2018 48,374 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 48,357 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 May 2017 48,086 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 31 May 2016 47,288 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 23 May 2016 47,283 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 21 May 2015 46,083 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 46,071 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

Pass 20 May 2014 44,078 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 41,620 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 23 May 2012 40,771 miles

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

nail in rear tyre

Pass 26 Mar 2011 40,629 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 39,349 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 38,817 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
Full Honda CB500 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

M725 SVM is a 1995 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M725 SVM, 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

How do I check the history of M725 SVM?

You can check the full history of M725 SVM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was M725 SVM registered?

M725 SVM is a 1995 Honda CB500, first registered on 22 June 1995.

Is M725 SVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M725 SVM shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M725 SVM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on M725 SVM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.