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N548 PWO

1996 Honda CB500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,291 mi
Last recorded51,291 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2014
Typical for 1996 Honda CB50033,174 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN548 PWO
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2014 51,291 miles

front fork seals slight weaping of oil

sligh exhaust blow

Pass 10 Jun 2013 51,102 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 25 May 2012 51,291 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector deteriorated but function not impaired (1.4.2a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

steeering damper reduces lock

Pass 25 May 2012 51,291 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector deteriorated but function not impaired (1.4.2a)

steeering damper reduces lock

Pass 7 May 2011 50,823 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 7 May 2011 50,823 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Nearside Rear Lower Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 50,270 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 48,308 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2007 46,270 miles

Offside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 9 May 2006 44,581 miles

Offside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Rear Lower Brake linkage clevis joint slightly worn (3.2.A1d)

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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N548 PWO is a 1996 Honda CB500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N548 PWO, 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 N548 PWO registered?

N548 PWO is a 1996 Honda CB500, first registered on 7 May 1996.

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