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N347 PUV

1996 Honda CB500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

27,909 mi
Last recorded27,909 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2021
Typical for 1996 Honda CB50033,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN347 PUV
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2021 27,909 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 27,863 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 26,730 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2019 26,730 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 26,710 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 26,710 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Pass 24 Dec 2015 26,257 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2014 26,235 miles

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 26,235 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 26,171 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 26,171 miles

Drive chain fouling another component (6.2.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 25,608 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 25,193 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 25,029 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 24,591 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 24,084 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 24,084 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Fail 5 Jan 2006 24,027 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 24,027 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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N347 PUV is a 1996 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 N347 PUV, 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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What year was N347 PUV registered?

N347 PUV is a 1996 Honda CB500, first registered on 29 May 1996.

Is N347 PUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N347 PUV shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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