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N854 MCD

1995 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,413 mi
Last recorded58,413 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Honda CB50035,004 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN854 MCD
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 58,413 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 57,779 miles

Nearside Rear indicater loose

Pass 22 Mar 2024 57,674 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 57,674 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 57,674 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 57,674 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 57,014 miles
Pass 24 May 2020 56,145 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2012 52,922 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 52,922 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 49,707 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 34,874 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 26,602 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 16,609 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 14,929 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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N854 MCD is a 1995 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N854 MCD, 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 N854 MCD registered?

N854 MCD is a 1995 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 December 1995.

Is N854 MCD safe to buy?

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