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N484 WRP

1996 Honda CB500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,221 mi
Last recorded36,221 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 1996 Honda CB50033,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN484 WRP
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 36,221 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 36,213 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 34,321 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 34,321 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 34,246 miles

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 27 May 2011 34,145 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 33,974 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 33,007 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 32,305 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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N484 WRP is a 1996 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N484 WRP, 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 N484 WRP registered?

N484 WRP is a 1996 Honda CB500, first registered on 7 March 1996.

Is N484 WRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N484 WRP shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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