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M788 GJF

1994 Honda CB500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

30,434 mi
Last recorded30,434 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Honda CB50034,555 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM788 GJF
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 30,434 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 30,047 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 30,046 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 30,035 miles

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 30,013 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 29,432 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 27,769 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 25,004 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 23,589 miles

handlebar alignment slightly to the near side

Pass 20 Sep 2013 23,392 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 23,087 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 23,087 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 22,564 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 22,564 miles

Nearside Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2008 21,010 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 20,151 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 19,371 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 18,439 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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M788 GJF is a 1994 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 M788 GJF, 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 M788 GJF registered?

M788 GJF is a 1994 Honda CB500, first registered on 9 August 1994.

Is M788 GJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M788 GJF shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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