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M940 FDD

1994 Honda CB500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

88,782 mi
Last recorded88,782 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Honda CB50034,555 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM940 FDD
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 88,782 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 85,965 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 82,528 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 76,769 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 72,206 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2021 68,044 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 62,927 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 59,965 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort warped/disc/run out (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 57,238 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 57,238 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Pass 27 May 2017 55,125 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 55,125 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 28 May 2016 53,438 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 53,438 miles

Nearside Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 30 May 2015 52,519 miles

Nearside Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

front tyre worn slightly uneven across tread pattern

Pass 21 May 2014 51,367 miles

front tyre is wearing slightly uneven

Pass 17 May 2013 50,898 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

front tyre has worn uneven

Pass 7 Jun 2012 50,432 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

front tyre worn slight uneven across tread pattern

Pass 7 Jun 2011 49,710 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 7 Jun 2011 49,710 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 48,069 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 30 May 2009 47,576 miles

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

rear brake travel

Pass 3 Jun 2008 45,244 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 43,139 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 25 May 2006 38,351 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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M940 FDD is a 1994 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 M940 FDD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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M940 FDD is a 1994 Honda CB500, first registered on 16 August 1994.

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