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M993 KON

1994 Honda CB500

Gold Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

Typical for 1994 Honda CB50034,555 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM993 KON
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1994
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024

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

Fail 17 Jul 2024

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021
Fail 1 Jul 2021

Rear Brake rod insecure Insufficient thread thro adjusting nut. (1.1.15 (c))

Fail 29 Jun 2021

Rear Brake rod insecure Insufficient thread thro adjusting nut. (1.1.15 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2019
Fail 4 Sep 2019

All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned ALL (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 8 Jul 2016 49,445 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 47,567 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 46,706 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 46,706 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2010 45,067 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 45,067 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2009 44,354 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 44,354 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 43,128 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 43,119 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Front suspension assembly component excessively misaligned (2.3.1)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

front brake pads loose in caliper

front tyre cracking

Pass 6 Sep 2007 39,405 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
Full Honda CB500 reliability report

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M993 KON is a 1994 Honda CB500 in Gold with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 M993 KON, 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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M993 KON is a 1994 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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