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N602 RTA

1996 Honda CB500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,783 mi
Last recorded48,783 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 1996 Honda CB50033,174 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN602 RTA
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2022 48,783 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 48,163 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 47,415 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2019 47,415 miles

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

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 46,493 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 45,169 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

handle bars slightly bent

Fail 10 Jul 2017 45,169 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

handle bars slightly bent

Pass 24 Jun 2016 44,590 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 43,776 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 23 Jun 2014 42,449 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 42,449 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 40,189 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 39,132 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 37,302 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 35,576 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 25 Jun 2009 33,578 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 31,718 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 30,001 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 28,385 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 28,385 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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N602 RTA is a 1996 Honda CB500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 N602 RTA, 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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N602 RTA is a 1996 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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