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N259 AOJ

1996 Honda CB500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,427 mi
Last recorded44,427 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Honda CB50033,174 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN259 AOJ
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2013 44,427 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 42,495 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 38,652 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 38,177 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 38,177 miles

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
Full Honda CB500 reliability report

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N259 AOJ is a 1996 Honda CB500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N259 AOJ, 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 N259 AOJ?

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What year was N259 AOJ registered?

N259 AOJ is a 1996 Honda CB500, first registered on 25 June 1996.

Is N259 AOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N259 AOJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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