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N605 JLM

1996 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,932 mi
Last recorded94,932 miles
Recorded on14 May 2010
Typical for 1996 Honda CB50033,174 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN605 JLM
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2010 94,932 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 94,932 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 92,955 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 90,394 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 90,394 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 1 May 2007 87,579 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 38,511 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 JLM is a 1996 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JLM, 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 N605 JLM registered?

N605 JLM is a 1996 Honda CB500, first registered on 3 June 1996.

Is N605 JLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N605 JLM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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