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N232 GHG

1996 Honda CB500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

35,041 mi
Last recorded35,041 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 1996 Honda CB50033,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN232 GHG
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 35,041 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 32,737 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2015 32,737 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 31,819 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 31,475 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 31,475 miles

Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2008 31,076 miles

Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 28 Apr 2008 31,076 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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N232 GHG is a 1996 Honda CB500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N232 GHG, 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 N232 GHG registered?

N232 GHG is a 1996 Honda CB500, first registered on 9 February 1996.

Is N232 GHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N232 GHG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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