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N325 SEL

1996 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,035 mi
Last recorded46,035 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 1996 Honda CB50033,174 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN325 SEL
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 46,035 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2019 46,035 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 45,431 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 44,553 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 42,078 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 33,668 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 5 Jul 2014 33,668 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 33,629 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 33,090 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 32,140 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 31,454 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 30,340 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 30 Mar 2007 29,572 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 28,072 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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N325 SEL is a 1996 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N325 SEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N325 SEL?

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What year was N325 SEL registered?

N325 SEL is a 1996 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 February 1996.

Is N325 SEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N325 SEL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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