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N363 PUV

1996 Honda CB500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

21,257 mi
Last recorded21,257 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 1996 Honda CB50033,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN363 PUV
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 21,257 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2016 21,249 miles

rear tyre low 1.6 mm

Fail 12 Jul 2016 21,249 miles

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

rear tyre low 1.6 mm

Pass 24 Jul 2015 21,249 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

bars slightly bent

clutch cable worn

Pass 12 Jul 2014 16,970 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 16,122 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 16,012 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

rear tyre slight cracking on sidewall.

Fail 8 Apr 2011 15,997 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

rear tyre slight cracking on sidewall.

Pass 27 May 2009 15,701 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 15 Jun 2007 15,565 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 15,547 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 15,415 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 15,415 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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N363 PUV is a 1996 Honda CB500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N363 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 N363 PUV registered?

N363 PUV is a 1996 Honda CB500, first registered on 6 June 1996.

Is N363 PUV safe to buy?

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