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M911 CGH

1994 Honda CB500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

59,920 mi
Last recorded59,920 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 Honda CB50034,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM911 CGH
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 59,920 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 52,127 miles

exhaust condition

footbrake travel

Fail 9 Dec 2024 52,127 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust condition

footbrake travel

Pass 16 Dec 2023 45,724 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 39,612 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 39,601 miles

Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp headlamp affected by indicators & horn (4.2.3 (b))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Throttle operating incorrectly throttle does not snap shut (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 27,209 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

exhaust condition

forks operation

rear brake travel

swing arm condition

Pass 4 Nov 2020 21,972 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 9,940 miles

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

advise clutch lever mount damaged

Pass 24 May 2018 93,913 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 82,959 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 73,790 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 May 2015 63,717 miles

swing arm slight play

Pass 15 May 2014 54,112 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 4 May 2013 51,710 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 19,858 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 20 May 2011 49,078 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 48,231 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 14 May 2010 48,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 8 May 2009 41,798 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 41,267 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 39,153 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 36,290 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 75,834 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

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M911 CGH is a 1994 Honda CB500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 M911 CGH, 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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M911 CGH is a 1994 Honda CB500, first registered on 16 November 1994.

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