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N262 FRH

1996 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,584 mi
Last recorded38,584 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2013
Typical for 1996 Honda CB50033,174 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN262 FRH
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2013 38,584 miles

front tyre wearing unevely

Pass 22 Jun 2012 37,830 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

handle bars possibly bent

thrpttle slow to return on offside lock

Fail 2 Jul 2011 37,666 miles

Clutch lever bracket mounting clamp incorrectly fitted

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Handlebars possibly bent

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

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Throttle slow to return on offside lock

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 37,666 miles

Clutch lever bracket mounting clamp incorrectly fitted

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Handlebars possibly bent

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Throttle slow to return on offside lock

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 36,265 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2007 36,174 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 36,148 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Front suspension assembly component excessively misaligned (2.3.1)

Front Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Front Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 35,744 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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N262 FRH is a 1996 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N262 FRH, 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 N262 FRH registered?

N262 FRH is a 1996 Honda CB500, first registered on 5 January 1996.

Is N262 FRH safe to buy?

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