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N616 JLM

1996 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

62,642 mi
Last recorded62,642 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda CB50033,174 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN616 JLM
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 62,642 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 62,623 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 62,574 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 61,962 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 61,962 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 61,792 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 61,518 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 61,282 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear brake (which is rod operated)has a lot of travel, but still has plenty of reserve travel

Pass 28 Feb 2020 60,987 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 60,875 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 60,631 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 60,631 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 60,488 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 60,488 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 59,862 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 58,989 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 12 Feb 2015 58,989 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 13 Feb 2014 57,269 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 55,857 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 54,165 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 52,900 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 49,897 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 45,692 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 45,398 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 93,952 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 93,872 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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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N616 JLM is a 1996 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 N616 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 N616 JLM registered?

N616 JLM is a 1996 Honda CB500, first registered on 2 July 1996.

Is N616 JLM safe to buy?

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