MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,928 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the limit 1mm (5.2.3 (e))
Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak LEAVING FROM BRAKE CALIPER CONTAMINATED WITH OIL, REMOVE OIL BEFORE RE TEST (5.3.2 (b))
Shock absorber has negligible damping effect O/S AND N/S REAR (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre tread not clearly visible AND TYRE OUT OF SHAPE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
REAR REG PLATE STARTING TO DE-LAMINATE
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Bolt missing from radiator bracket right hand top
Bolt missing from radiator bracket right hand top
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Offside Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
front fork legs have slight pitting
handlebars slightly damaged
l/h handle bar grip slightly loose
Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
handlebars slightly damaged
l/h handle bar grip slightly loose
Drive chain lightly rubbing (6.2.1d)
Oil leak
offside mirror damaged
Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Oil leak
offside mirror damaged
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)
Front Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.3.5a) DANGEROUS
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS
Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
How Reliable is the Honda CB500?
Based on 77,271 MOT tests across 7,190 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N605 BOH is a 1996 Honda CB500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.
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 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 N605 BOH, 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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N605 BOH is a 1996 Honda CB500, first registered on 8 May 1996.
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