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N608 BVN

1996 Honda CB500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

33,183 mi
Last recorded33,183 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 1996 Honda CB50033,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN608 BVN
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 33,183 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 32,612 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 31,709 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 31,295 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 31,082 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Rear Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 8 Jan 2011 28,953 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 26,522 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 24,165 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 18,116 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 16,533 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

bike has been roadtested to assess wheel alignment and handling is not affected

Pass 27 Feb 2006 12,142 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 12,142 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Front Lower Fork yoke deformed (2.1.1b)

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

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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N608 BVN is a 1996 Honda CB500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 N608 BVN, 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 N608 BVN registered?

N608 BVN is a 1996 Honda CB500, first registered on 10 July 1996.

Is N608 BVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N608 BVN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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