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N172 ESW

1995 Honda CB500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

36,252 mi
Last recorded36,252 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2018
Typical for 1995 Honda CB50035,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN172 ESW
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2018 36,252 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 31,109 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 30,275 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 30,225 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 28,107 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 19,656 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 19,610 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 19,610 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 18,917 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 18,108 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 16,892 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 15,293 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 13,378 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 11,209 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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N172 ESW is a 1995 Honda CB500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N172 ESW, 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.

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What year was N172 ESW registered?

N172 ESW is a 1995 Honda CB500, first registered on 19 December 1995.

Is N172 ESW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N172 ESW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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