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N136 BOF

1996 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

63,258 mi
Last recorded63,258 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda CB50033,174 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN136 BOF
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 63,258 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 59,596 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 59,482 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 58,396 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 58,366 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 58,361 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 58,361 miles

Rear Brake rod insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 58,325 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 58,225 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear chain slightly tight

Fail 29 Aug 2018 58,225 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear chain slightly tight

Pass 28 Sep 2017 58,110 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 57,797 miles

exhaust leak front - recommend further investigation.

Pass 9 May 2016 57,277 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 56,363 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 55,585 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2009 55,518 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 17 May 2008 55,187 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 54,514 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 23 May 2006 54,386 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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N136 BOF is a 1996 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 N136 BOF, 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

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What year was N136 BOF registered?

N136 BOF is a 1996 Honda CB500, first registered on 2 May 1996.

Is N136 BOF safe to buy?

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