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N270 CSL

1996 Honda CB500

White Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

1,565 mi
Last recorded1,565 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 1996 Honda CB50033,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN270 CSL
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 1,565 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 1,565 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 1,000 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2022 1,000 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2022 986 miles

Central Front Handlebar restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Central Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Central Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Central Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Central Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 18 May 2021 314 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 May 2021 205 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicators (4.2.3 (b))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicators (4.3.3 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 23,693 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 19,349 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 18,318 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 16,088 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 13,198 miles

rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 1 Jul 2013 10,559 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 7,847 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 5,832 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 5,818 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 5,801 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 5,230 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 5,093 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 5,079 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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N270 CSL is a 1996 Honda CB500 in White with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 N270 CSL, 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 N270 CSL registered?

N270 CSL is a 1996 Honda CB500, first registered on 24 May 1996.

Is N270 CSL safe to buy?

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