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N149 ONJ

1996 Honda CB500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

33,939 mi
Last recorded33,939 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda CB50033,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN149 ONJ
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 33,939 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 32,955 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 32,606 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 32,604 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 31,844 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 28,311 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 23,315 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 23,315 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 23,004 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 21,472 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 21,471 miles

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 19,777 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 18,283 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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N149 ONJ is a 1996 Honda CB500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 N149 ONJ, 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 N149 ONJ registered?

N149 ONJ is a 1996 Honda CB500, first registered on 3 June 1996.

Is N149 ONJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N149 ONJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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