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N564 PWO

1996 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

57,903 mi
Last recorded57,903 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda CB50033,174 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN564 PWO
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 57,903 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2026 57,903 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 May 2026 57,880 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 57,343 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 57,343 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Front forks serious leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 56,881 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 56,419 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 55,856 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 55,514 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 55,160 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 55,157 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock Hits fuel tank offside (2.1.4 (c))

Throttle operating incorrectly Very slow releasing (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre under inflated

Pass 22 Mar 2018 54,644 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 53,987 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 53,339 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 53,338 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 52,731 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 52,084 miles

offside foot rest mounting cracked

Pass 2 Apr 2012 50,968 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 47,857 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 47,158 miles

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

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

fork gaitors fitted.unable to clearly inspect fork seals.

Fail 23 Mar 2010 47,158 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain fouling another component (6.2.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

fork gaitors fitted.unable to clearly inspect fork seals.

Pass 27 Mar 2009 46,831 miles

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

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

advise-fork gaitors fitted-unable to see front fork sealos.

Fail 27 Mar 2009 46,831 miles

Nearside Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

advise-fork gaitors fitted-unable to see front fork sealos.

Fail 4 Apr 2008 45,906 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

advise-fork gaitors fitted=unable to see front fork seals.

Pass 4 Apr 2008 45,906 miles

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

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

advise-fork gaitors fitted=unable to see front fork seals.

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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N564 PWO is a 1996 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 N564 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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N564 PWO is a 1996 Honda CB500, first registered on 24 May 1996.

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