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N171 TTA

1996 Honda CB500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,338 mi
Last recorded38,338 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2018
Typical for 1996 Honda CB50033,174 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN171 TTA
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2018 38,338 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Oct 2018 38,338 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 May 2017 37,086 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 33,621 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 33,621 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 33,505 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 31,894 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 31,806 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 31,613 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2006 31,355 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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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N171 TTA is a 1996 Honda CB500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N171 TTA, 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 N171 TTA registered?

N171 TTA is a 1996 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is N171 TTA safe to buy?

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