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N604 NHR

1996 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

60,513 mi
Last recorded60,513 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda CB50033,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN604 NHR
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 60,513 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 60,492 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2024 60,448 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 60,131 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 59,345 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 May 2022 59,345 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 83,728 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 81,954 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 23 Apr 2020 81,905 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 74,787 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 70,809 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 66,194 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 63,560 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 56,760 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 56,404 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 50,958 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 50,227 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 49,684 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 46,080 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 46,080 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 40,780 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 40,773 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 34,693 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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N604 NHR is a 1996 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 N604 NHR, 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 N604 NHR registered?

N604 NHR is a 1996 Honda CB500, first registered on 10 July 1996.

Is N604 NHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N604 NHR shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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