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N195 CKJ

1996 Honda CB500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Honda CB50033,174 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN195 CKJ
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026
Pass 16 Jun 2023 33,227 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 33,016 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 32,925 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 26,899 miles

Front tyre wearing uneven

Pass 12 Apr 2018 26,224 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 26,129 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 25,236 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 24,325 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 24,320 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 24,240 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 22,526 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 22,324 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 22,320 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 22,302 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 22,279 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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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N195 CKJ is a 1996 Honda CB500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 N195 CKJ, 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 N195 CKJ registered?

N195 CKJ is a 1996 Honda CB500, first registered on 2 May 1996.

Is N195 CKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N195 CKJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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