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M986 AGH

1994 Honda CB500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

73,260 mi
Last recorded73,260 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1994 Honda CB50034,555 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM986 AGH
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 73,260 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 73,210 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 73,169 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 68,790 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 68,766 miles

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

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 66,541 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 55,653 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 42,163 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 41,020 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 40,796 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 40,497 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 40,338 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 39,790 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 37,814 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 36,642 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 31,769 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 27,892 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 27,872 miles

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 10 Mar 2006 23,288 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 23,266 miles

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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M986 AGH is a 1994 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 M986 AGH, 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 M986 AGH registered?

M986 AGH is a 1994 Honda CB500, first registered on 12 August 1994.

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