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N494 VPD

1996 Honda CB500T

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

70,723 mi
Last recorded70,723 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN494 VPD
MakeHonda
ModelCB500T
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc
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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 70,723 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 56,320 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 56,314 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 56,314 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 55,176 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 55,154 miles

All direction indicators not working DUE TO IGNITION SWITCH FAULTY (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

All position lamps not working DUE TO FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH (4.2.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working DUE TO FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH (7.7 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps DUE TO FAULTY IGNITION SWICH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front O/S/F INDICATOR STEM DAMAGED

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

IGNITION SWITCH FAULTY SO ENGINE AND LIGHTS MIGHT SWITCH OFF AT ANY TIME

Pass 31 Jul 2020 55,028 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 54,855 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 54,855 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 54,648 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 7 Apr 2017 54,311 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 54,098 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 53,628 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 52,807 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 5,229 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 50,868 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2012 50,868 miles

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 49,655 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 47,973 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 47,799 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2008 47,799 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2007 46,824 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2007 46,823 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Motorcycle structure excessively damaged (6.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 44,299 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 44,299 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

How Reliable is the Honda CB500T?

Based on 559 MOT tests across 141 vehicles.

84.8%
Pass Rate
170
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
141
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 7
Floor brake test indicates a binding brake 5
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 5
Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake 4
Drive chain excessively loose 4
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N494 VPD is a 1996 Honda CB500T in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

The most common reason a Honda CB500T fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N494 VPD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CB500T typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 30 years old, this Honda CB500T is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N494 VPD registered?

N494 VPD is a 1996 Honda CB500T, first registered on 8 May 1996.

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