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Q688PVL

1995 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

77,022 mi
Last recorded77,022 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 1995 Honda CB50035,004 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ688PVL
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2015 77,022 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 71,069 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 69,523 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 64,559 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 58,550 miles

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 52,535 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 46,850 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 41,685 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 41,685 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2007 35,755 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nail in rear tyre

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 26,987 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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Q688PVL is a 1995 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 Q688PVL, 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 Q688PVL registered?

Q688PVL is a 1995 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 January 1995.

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