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N358 DRV

1995 Honda CB500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

52,772 mi
Last recorded52,772 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2018
Typical for 1995 Honda CB50035,004 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN358 DRV
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2018 52,772 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 2 Aug 2018

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 May 2017 38,648 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 43,326 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 43,326 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 13 May 2015 36,352 miles

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

advise headlight damaged

Fail 13 May 2015 36,352 miles

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

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

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

advise headlight damaged

Pass 8 May 2014 24,924 miles

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

advise rusty swing arm

Pass 10 Apr 2013 23,781 miles

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

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

advise engine oil leak

advise side light missing

Fail 2 Apr 2013 23,781 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

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

advise side light missing

Pass 10 Apr 2012 21,964 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 29,711 miles

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 28,450 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

headlamp bracket is bent

Pass 23 Apr 2009 25,813 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 23,756 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2008 23,756 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 21,890 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 18,315 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
Full Honda CB500 reliability report

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N358 DRV is a 1995 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 N358 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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N358 DRV is a 1995 Honda CB500, first registered on 17 November 1995.

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