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N309 TRW

1995 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

65,165 mi
Last recorded65,165 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Honda CB50035,004 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN309 TRW
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 65,165 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 64,735 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 64,519 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 64,134 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 63,729 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 63,017 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 62,111 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 61,614 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 59,889 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 55,578 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 55,577 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 54,902 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 52,050 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 47,763 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2007 44,460 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 38,872 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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N309 TRW is a 1995 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1995 Honda CB500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 35,004 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 N309 TRW, 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 31 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 N309 TRW?

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What year was N309 TRW registered?

N309 TRW is a 1995 Honda CB500, first registered on 25 September 1995.

Is N309 TRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N309 TRW shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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