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N140 CHC

1996 Honda CB500

Blue Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

25,472 mi
Last recorded25,472 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 1996 Honda CB50033,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN140 CHC
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 25,472 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 25,445 miles

Central Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 20,928 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 12 Jul 2017 20,928 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 5 Jul 2016 15,871 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 15,472 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 15,262 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 15,141 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 15,061 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 14,938 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 14,745 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 14,591 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 14,386 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 13,889 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 13,458 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 13,087 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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N140 CHC is a 1996 Honda CB500 in Blue with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N140 CHC, 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 N140 CHC registered?

N140 CHC is a 1996 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 March 1996.

Is N140 CHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N140 CHC shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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