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N635 VPE

1996 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

42,811 mi
Last recorded42,811 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Honda CB50033,174 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN635 VPE
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2011 42,811 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly distorted (6.1.1a)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 42,811 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Motorcycle structure slightly distorted (6.1.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 40,483 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 26 Mar 2010 40,483 miles

Clutch lever bent so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 38,547 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 24 Mar 2009 38,547 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 36,762 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear suspension component slightly bent (2.4.A.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 5 Apr 2008 36,762 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear suspension component slightly bent (2.4.A.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 34,801 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 31,867 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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N635 VPE is a 1996 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N635 VPE, 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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N635 VPE is a 1996 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 July 1996.

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