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N605 BOH

1996 Honda CB500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

97,928 mi
Last recorded97,928 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 1996 Honda CB50033,174 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN605 BOH
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 97,928 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2023 97,928 miles

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))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 94,626 miles

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))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 93,670 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 93,357 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 93,357 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2019 91,562 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 91,534 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 90,690 miles

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)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 90,690 miles

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)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 89,326 miles

Bolt missing from radiator bracket right hand top

Fail 12 Apr 2017 89,326 miles

Bolt missing from radiator bracket right hand top

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 88,331 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 88,292 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 87,431 miles

Drive chain lightly rubbing (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 34,719 miles

Oil leak

offside mirror damaged

Fail 4 Dec 2009 34,719 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2009 84,437 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 79,037 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 12 Jun 2008 79,037 miles

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)

Fail 1 Mar 2008 79,006 miles

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)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 75,162 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 75,118 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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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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