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N552 RDF

1996 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

21,660 mi
Last recorded21,660 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda CB50033,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN552 RDF
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 21,660 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2022 21,650 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 21,504 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 20,648 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 20,475 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 19,174 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 18,346 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 18,346 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 17,995 miles

SLIGHT DRAG FRONT BRAKE

SURFACE CORROSION REAR SWINGING ARM

Pass 21 Aug 2013 17,926 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 17,135 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 17,135 miles

Offside Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 12,842 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 9,387 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 7,470 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 7,456 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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N552 RDF is a 1996 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N552 RDF, 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 N552 RDF registered?

N552 RDF is a 1996 Honda CB500, first registered on 5 July 1996.

Is N552 RDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N552 RDF shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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