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N334 DRV

1995 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

16,139 mi
Last recorded16,139 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 1995 Honda CB50035,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN334 DRV
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 16,139 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 15,639 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2023 15,620 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 14,829 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 14,829 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 13,894 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 11,227 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 11,112 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 10,784 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 10,539 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 10,163 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 9,851 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 9,834 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 30 Jul 2012 8,997 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 8,997 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 7,877 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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N334 DRV is a 1995 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 N334 DRV, 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.

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What year was N334 DRV registered?

N334 DRV is a 1995 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 September 1995.

Is N334 DRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N334 DRV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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