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N404 NGK

1996 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

31,812 mi
Last recorded31,812 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 1996 Honda CB50033,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN404 NGK
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 31,812 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 25,774 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 25,635 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 24 May 2013 23,545 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 21,836 miles

Nail in rear tyre

fork legs have been sanded down an not resprayed.Advise on respray to stop corrosion. clutch is excessively noisey advise check over.will only run on 1 cylinder below 2/3000 rpm. Inspect the top end. may require piston an rings

Fail 4 May 2012 21,836 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Nail in rear tyre

fork legs have been sanded down an not resprayed.Advise on respray to stop corrosion. clutch is excessively noisey advise check over.will only run on 1 cylinder below 2/3000 rpm. Inspect the top end. may require piston an rings

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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N404 NGK is a 1996 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 N404 NGK, 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 N404 NGK registered?

N404 NGK is a 1996 Honda CB500, first registered on 2 July 1996.

Is N404 NGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N404 NGK shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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