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N319 BLV

1996 Honda CB500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

5,053 mi
Last recorded5,053 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 1996 Honda CB50033,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN319 BLV
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 5,053 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 1,586 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 93,918 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Upper Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 86,968 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 86,943 miles

Offside Rear Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced swingarm corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Upper Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2018 86,943 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Handle bar grips badly worn !!!

Fail 22 Feb 2018 86,943 miles

Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Handle bar grips badly worn !!!

Pass 21 Feb 2017 86,943 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 79,270 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 68,823 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 60,291 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 56,060 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2012 56,033 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 52,000 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 48,767 miles

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

Front position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 44,479 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 41,293 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 41,293 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 38,381 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 33,159 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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N319 BLV is a 1996 Honda CB500 in Red 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 N319 BLV, 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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N319 BLV is a 1996 Honda CB500, first registered on 8 May 1996.

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