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N103 CWL

1995 Honda CB500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2022
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

33,553 mi
Last recorded33,553 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 1995 Honda CB50035,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN103 CWL
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2021 33,553 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 33,457 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 33,307 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 32,904 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 32,386 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 32,150 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 31,844 miles

Drive chain lightly rubbing center stand with wheel raised (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 31,641 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 31,402 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 30,976 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 30,976 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 30,367 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Handlebar slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

both front fork legs pitted

drive chain has tight spot

Pass 17 Sep 2010 29,585 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Fail 2 Sep 2009 28,803 miles

Front Front suspension assembly slightly bent (2.3.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 28,803 miles

Front Front suspension assembly slightly bent (2.3.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 28,255 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 26,678 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 23,831 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 21,423 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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N103 CWL is a 1995 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 N103 CWL, 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 N103 CWL registered?

N103 CWL is a 1995 Honda CB500, first registered on 4 August 1995.

Is N103 CWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N103 CWL shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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