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N213 BRJ

1996 Honda CB500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

34,959 mi
Last recorded34,959 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2015
Typical for 1996 Honda CB50033,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN213 BRJ
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2015 34,959 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 29,181 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 26,719 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 26,719 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2013 26,635 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2012 19,810 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 5 Jun 2012 19,810 miles

Front wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.3.5a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 19,108 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 25 Jun 2011 19,105 miles

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front tyre soft

Pass 14 Jul 2008 18,540 miles

ignition barrel damaged

Pass 15 Jun 2007 17,878 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 16,494 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 16,491 miles

Headlamp switch insecure (1.2.4) DANGEROUS

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4) DANGEROUS

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e) DANGEROUS

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

main beam tell tale inoperative

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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N213 BRJ is a 1996 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N213 BRJ, 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

How do I check the history of N213 BRJ?

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What year was N213 BRJ registered?

N213 BRJ is a 1996 Honda CB500, first registered on 3 April 1996.

Is N213 BRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N213 BRJ shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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