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N43 BOC

1996 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,626 mi
Last recorded39,626 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2021
Typical for 1996 Honda CB50033,174 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN43 BOC
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2021 39,626 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 39,626 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2019 37,438 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged front tyre valve perished (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 30,644 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 30,644 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 25,171 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 23,532 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2015 21,758 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

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

Radiator bolt missig but not insecure

Rear shock absorber rubbers perished

Pass 28 Jul 2014 19,875 miles

'Clunk' from chain. Suspect front sprocket / shaft. Not affecting operation

Nail in rear tyre

Radiator mounting bolt mising but not insecure

Rear shock absorber mounting rubbers perishing

Pass 4 Jul 2013 18,022 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 16,068 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 16,069 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 13,224 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 11,910 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 10,950 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 10,529 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 10,334 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 9,721 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 9,721 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 9,025 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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N43 BOC is a 1996 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N43 BOC, 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 N43 BOC registered?

N43 BOC is a 1996 Honda CB500, first registered on 10 May 1996.

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