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N152 GNW

1996 Honda CB500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

58,165 mi
Last recorded58,165 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 1996 Honda CB50033,174 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN152 GNW
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 58,165 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2024 58,160 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 57,696 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 57,692 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 55,488 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 53,704 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2019 53,210 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 53,207 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

main stand fouling drive chain

rear drive sprocket nut missing

Pass 12 Apr 2018 52,098 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 52,095 miles

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 51,691 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 6 May 2015 48,957 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 46,902 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 8 May 2013 44,085 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 8 May 2013 44,085 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 40,869 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 35,113 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 35,113 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 28,748 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 24,328 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 14,106 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 13,873 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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N152 GNW is a 1996 Honda CB500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N152 GNW, 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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N152 GNW is a 1996 Honda CB500, first registered on 3 January 1996.

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