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N116 PJR

1996 Honda CB500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

16,280 mi
Last recorded16,280 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 1996 Honda CB50033,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN116 PJR
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 16,280 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 16,280 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 13,304 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 12,955 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 12,842 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 12,825 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 12,781 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 12,698 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 12,408 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 12,408 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 12,121 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 11,925 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 11,839 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 11,737 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 11,552 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 11,418 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 11,175 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 10,968 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 10,771 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 10,561 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 10,169 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 10,146 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 10,146 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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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N116 PJR is a 1996 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 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 N116 PJR, 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 N116 PJR registered?

N116 PJR is a 1996 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is N116 PJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N116 PJR shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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