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N471 MMR

1996 Honda CB500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

12,212 mi
Last recorded12,212 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda CB50033,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN471 MMR
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc
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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 25 Feb 2026 12,212 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 12,024 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 11,679 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 11,460 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 11,127 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 10,777 miles

Front tyre starting to perish.

Pass 21 Feb 2020 10,450 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 10,289 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 10,033 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 9,786 miles

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

Front suspension has slight corrosion top of fork stanchions (2.3.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 9,481 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 9,343 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 9,211 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 8,902 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 8,721 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 8,615 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 8,476 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 8,339 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 8,178 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 7,904 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 7,809 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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N471 MMR is a 1996 Honda CB500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N471 MMR, 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 N471 MMR registered?

N471 MMR is a 1996 Honda CB500, first registered on 11 March 1996.

Is N471 MMR safe to buy?

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