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N381 VBU

1995 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,301 mi
Last recorded41,301 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2025
Typical for 1995 Honda CB50035,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN381 VBU
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 19 Apr 2025 41,301 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 40,772 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 39,657 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 38,019 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 37,014 miles

both front forks slightly pitted

Pass 9 Apr 2018 36,526 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear suspension slightly stiff

Slight pitting on front forks

Pass 18 May 2017 36,519 miles

front forks slightly pitted

Pass 23 Jan 2016 36,289 miles

slight pitting on front forks

Pass 14 Aug 2013 34,990 miles

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

exhaust blowing on manifold but not excessively

front fork dust seals perished

Pass 6 Apr 2012 32,209 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

front fork dust seal slightly perished

Pass 19 Jan 2011 28,688 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front fork seals slightly pitted

Pass 5 Aug 2006 28,614 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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N381 VBU is a 1995 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 N381 VBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N381 VBU registered?

N381 VBU is a 1995 Honda CB500, first registered on 18 August 1995.

Is N381 VBU safe to buy?

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