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N108 YHH

1996 Honda CB500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

1,427 mi
Last recorded1,427 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda CB50033,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN108 YHH
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 1,427 miles

Headlamp beam and pattern poor

Single seat style no rear foot rests

Pass 30 Apr 2024 1,144 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 1,144 miles

Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2023 322 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 43 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020
Pass 5 May 2011 73,147 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 73,085 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 72,465 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 72,050 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 70,184 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2007 70,184 miles

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

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 67,299 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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N108 YHH is a 1996 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1996 Honda CB500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 33,174 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 N108 YHH, 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 30 years old, this Honda CB500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N108 YHH registered?

N108 YHH is a 1996 Honda CB500, first registered on 2 May 1996.

Is N108 YHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N108 YHH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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