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N219 JLP

1996 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,844 mi
Last recorded68,844 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2021
Typical for 1996 Honda CB50033,174 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN219 JLP
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2021 68,844 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

chain guard missing

Pass 24 Jul 2019 65,428 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 65,367 miles

Front Brake cylinder leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 61,795 miles

Cut in front tyre.

rear tyre valve in poor condition

Fail 16 Jul 2018 61,790 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Cut in front tyre.

rear tyre valve in poor condition

Pass 10 Jul 2017 57,571 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 49,662 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 40,679 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 40,679 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 38,692 miles

front brake starting to bind on.

Pass 26 Jun 2013 38,070 miles

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

rubber on rear brake torque arm incorrectly fitted.

Pass 20 Jun 2012 37,984 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 37,749 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 36,836 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 36,271 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 31 May 2008 34,835 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 34,227 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 33,272 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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N219 JLP is a 1996 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 N219 JLP, 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 N219 JLP registered?

N219 JLP is a 1996 Honda CB500, first registered on 20 July 1996.

Is N219 JLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N219 JLP shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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