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N528 FOO

1996 Honda CB500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

29,398 mi
Last recorded29,398 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 1996 Honda CB50033,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN528 FOO
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 29,398 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 23,933 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 23,913 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Brake locking device insecure rear brake torque arm nut is loose (3.2.A1e) DANGEROUS

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake rear brake is binding on due to seized brake arm (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. front fork stanchions (2.3.1)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. rear swinging arm (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 7 May 2016 22,417 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 21,690 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 20,195 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 18,760 miles

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

front tyre has small cracks all round sidewall

Pass 19 Jul 2011 18,281 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 17,901 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 16,177 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 13,014 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 10,651 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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N528 FOO is a 1996 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 N528 FOO, 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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N528 FOO is a 1996 Honda CB500, first registered on 11 March 1996.

Is N528 FOO safe to buy?

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