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N149 LEU

1996 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,585 mi
Last recorded77,585 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 1996 Honda CB50033,174 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN149 LEU
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 77,585 miles

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

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Motorcycle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side panels (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 77,585 miles

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

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Motorcycle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side panels (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 77,327 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Road spring corroded Rear Shocks - Rusting (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 77,327 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Road spring corroded Rear Shocks - Rusting (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 76,312 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 30 May 2019 73,903 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 73,217 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 73,217 miles

All direction indicators not working All indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 70,317 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front worn unevenly

Pass 5 Mar 2015 68,343 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 68,343 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 65,940 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 65,940 miles

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 63,634 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 62,604 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 60,439 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 57,274 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 56,999 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 21 May 2007 54,097 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 51,951 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 51,951 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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N149 LEU is a 1996 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N149 LEU, 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 N149 LEU registered?

N149 LEU is a 1996 Honda CB500, first registered on 22 February 1996.

Is N149 LEU safe to buy?

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