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N166 MTY

1995 Honda CB500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

41,787 mi
Last recorded41,787 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 1995 Honda CB50035,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN166 MTY
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 41,787 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 40,761 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 40,418 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 39,604 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 39,524 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 39,523 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 39,502 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 39,356 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 38,179 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 35,921 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 33,472 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 31,892 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 31,732 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 31,732 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 30,580 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 30,580 miles

Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 29,728 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 28,017 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 25,678 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 22,877 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 22,301 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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N166 MTY is a 1995 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1995 Honda CB500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 35,004 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 N166 MTY, 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 31 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 N166 MTY registered?

N166 MTY is a 1995 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N166 MTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N166 MTY shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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