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N217 SPK

1996 Honda CB500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

57,553 mi
Last recorded57,553 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 1996 Honda CB50033,174 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN217 SPK
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2022 57,553 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 55,300 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 55,300 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device likely to become detached (6.1.7 (j) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2020 53,355 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 53,355 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 49,165 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 46,681 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 46,681 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 43,456 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 41,393 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 38,855 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 34,614 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 34,478 miles

Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 34,132 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 33,699 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 33,255 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 33,058 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 32,662 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 31,740 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 31,042 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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N217 SPK is a 1996 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 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 N217 SPK, 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.

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What year was N217 SPK registered?

N217 SPK is a 1996 Honda CB500, first registered on 8 March 1996.

Is N217 SPK safe to buy?

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