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N318 EEY

1996 Honda CB500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

33,730 mi
Last recorded33,730 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda CB50033,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN318 EEY
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 33,730 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 32,663 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 31,950 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 31,368 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 30,307 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 29,912 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 28,938 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 27,880 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 26,426 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 26,426 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2016 22,504 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 21,181 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 20,325 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 19,437 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 18,725 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 17,888 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 10,290 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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N318 EEY is a 1996 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 N318 EEY, 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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How do I check the history of N318 EEY?

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What year was N318 EEY registered?

N318 EEY is a 1996 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 April 1996.

Is N318 EEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N318 EEY shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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