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M953 RBA

1995 Honda CB500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

38,173 mi
Last recorded38,173 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 Honda CB50035,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM953 RBA
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 38,173 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 37,515 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre sidewall cracking/perishing no cords exposed.

Pass 31 Jul 2023 37,181 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 37,181 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 37,176 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2019 37,043 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 36,857 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 36,534 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 36,321 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 36,182 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 35,930 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 35,632 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 35,535 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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M953 RBA is a 1995 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 M953 RBA, 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.

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What year was M953 RBA registered?

M953 RBA is a 1995 Honda CB500, first registered on 28 April 1995.

Is M953 RBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M953 RBA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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