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N550 BTJ

1996 Honda CB500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

68,761 mi
Last recorded68,761 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 1996 Honda CB50033,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN550 BTJ
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 68,761 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Motorcycle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced riders footrest hanger (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 68,240 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 67,412 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 67,412 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 66,936 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 64,270 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

REAR FOOT PEGS LOOSE

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 64,270 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

REAR FOOT PEGS LOOSE

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 64,263 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 61,664 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 54,150 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 53,529 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 51,505 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 50,017 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 50,015 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 48,467 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 47,411 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 47,195 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 44,878 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 43,784 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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N550 BTJ 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 84.2%.

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 N550 BTJ, 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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N550 BTJ is a 1996 Honda CB500, first registered on 21 May 1996.

Is N550 BTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N550 BTJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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