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N654 YRP

1996 Honda CB500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2014
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,619 mi
Last recorded18,619 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2013
Typical for 1996 Honda CB50033,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN654 YRP
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2013 18,619 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2013 18,619 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 17,910 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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N654 YRP is a 1996 Honda CB500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N654 YRP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N654 YRP registered?

N654 YRP is a 1996 Honda CB500, first registered on 21 May 1996.

Is N654 YRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N654 YRP shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N654 YRP have outstanding finance?

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