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M746 SKM

1995 Honda CB500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

93,657 mi
Last recorded93,657 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Honda CB50035,004 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM746 SKM
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 93,657 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 92,624 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 91,367 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 88,316 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 85,124 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 81,823 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 78,704 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 74,620 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 71,196 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 67,618 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 64,172 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 60,507 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 60,507 miles

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 57,085 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 53,237 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 14 Mar 2012 49,359 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 45,135 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 41,344 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 37,223 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 32,922 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 28,439 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 20,942 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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M746 SKM is a 1995 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 M746 SKM, 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 M746 SKM registered?

M746 SKM is a 1995 Honda CB500, first registered on 21 March 1995.

Is M746 SKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M746 SKM shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M746 SKM have outstanding finance?

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