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N302 FAB

1996 Honda CB500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

99,235 mi
Last recorded99,235 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 1996 Honda CB50033,174 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN302 FAB
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2016 99,235 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Rear brake sticking slightly

Pass 20 Oct 2014 98,840 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 95,645 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 95,645 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 23 Jul 2010 95,593 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 93,565 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 93,565 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 31 May 2008 90,625 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 89,726 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 85,622 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 85,622 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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N302 FAB is a 1996 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N302 FAB, 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 N302 FAB registered?

N302 FAB is a 1996 Honda CB500, first registered on 19 June 1996.

Is N302 FAB safe to buy?

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