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M95 GPL

1994 Honda CB500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

50,960 mi
Last recorded50,960 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2011
Typical for 1994 Honda CB50034,555 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM95 GPL
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2011 50,960 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 12 Apr 2011 50,943 miles

Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 47,178 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 43,953 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 43,953 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 43,899 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 1 Apr 2008 43,897 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 10 May 2007 43,570 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2006 42,357 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 42,357 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

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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M95 GPL is a 1994 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M95 GPL, 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 M95 GPL registered?

M95 GPL is a 1994 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M95 GPL safe to buy?

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