MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,585 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
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))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front worn unevenly
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
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)
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))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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N149 LEU is a 1996 Honda CB500, first registered on 22 February 1996.
Is N149 LEU safe to buy?
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