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M960 XNW

1995 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

44,732 mi
Last recorded44,732 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 1995 Honda CB50035,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM960 XNW
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 44,732 miles

Clutch lever part missing

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey non standard exhaust fitted (7.1.1b)

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

Right hand switches loose on bars

Short front screen loose

brake fluid level on low

Pass 8 Oct 2014 35,003 miles

Clutch lever has end broken off.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

R/H front footrest slightly sagging down.

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 34,979 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Clutch lever has end broken off.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

R/H front footrest slightly sagging down.

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 26,911 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 26,900 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 19,247 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 19,221 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 15,961 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 15,246 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 14,256 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 12,936 miles

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

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 Apr 2008 12,936 miles

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

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 11,863 miles

Drive chain slightly loose.

Front disc pads just within the limit.

Pass 5 Apr 2006 10,392 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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M960 XNW is a 1995 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 M960 XNW, 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 M960 XNW registered?

M960 XNW is a 1995 Honda CB500, first registered on 7 July 1995.

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