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N326 RRY

1996 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

38,258 mi
Last recorded38,258 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Honda CB50033,174 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN326 RRY
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2013 38,258 miles

handle bars slightly bent, rhs.

Pass 27 Jul 2012 37,643 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 37,643 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2011 36,848 miles

Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

Rear Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 35,776 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 34,886 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

a cut in the rear tyre

Pass 1 Aug 2008 34,057 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 32,153 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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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N326 RRY is a 1996 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N326 RRY, 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

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What year was N326 RRY registered?

N326 RRY is a 1996 Honda CB500, first registered on 26 March 1996.

Is N326 RRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N326 RRY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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