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N504 LBH

1996 Honda CB500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

24,527 mi
Last recorded24,527 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda CB50033,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN504 LBH
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 24,527 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 24,157 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2024 24,157 miles

Central Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 24,016 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 23,936 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 23,722 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 23,476 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 23,312 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 22,797 miles

Nearside Rear chain vocal

Pass 17 Oct 2017 22,376 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 22,153 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 20,868 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 16,904 miles

Superficial cracks on sidewall rear tyre

Pass 4 Sep 2013 16,753 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 16,702 miles

small pin in rear tyre.

Pass 4 Sep 2008 16,670 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 13,773 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 12,889 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 12,003 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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N504 LBH is a 1996 Honda CB500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 N504 LBH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N504 LBH registered?

N504 LBH is a 1996 Honda CB500, first registered on 19 July 1996.

Is N504 LBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N504 LBH shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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