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N117 LGS

1996 Honda CB500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

23,243 mi
Last recorded23,243 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2015
Typical for 1996 Honda CB50033,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN117 LGS
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2015 23,243 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 22,977 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 22,651 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 22,247 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 21,522 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2011 21,522 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2010 20,960 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2009 20,117 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 20,117 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 19,566 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 18,919 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 17,702 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 17,702 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 16,954 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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N117 LGS is a 1996 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 N117 LGS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N117 LGS?

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What year was N117 LGS registered?

N117 LGS is a 1996 Honda CB500, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N117 LGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N117 LGS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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