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N317 RAV

1995 Honda CB500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,343 mi
Last recorded27,343 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2011
Typical for 1995 Honda CB50035,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN317 RAV
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2011 27,343 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 27,343 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 26,729 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 25,720 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 23,936 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 23,925 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2006 21,976 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2005 19,972 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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N317 RAV is a 1995 Honda CB500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 N317 RAV, 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 N317 RAV?

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What year was N317 RAV registered?

N317 RAV is a 1995 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 October 1995.

Is N317 RAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N317 RAV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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