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N676 HKH

1996 Honda CB500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

20,308 mi
Last recorded20,308 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda CB50033,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN676 HKH
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 20,308 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 18,160 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 17,746 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 17,509 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 17,281 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 17,077 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 17,077 miles

Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Pass 17 May 2014 16,997 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 16,997 miles

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 16,802 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 16,802 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 16,652 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 16,624 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 16,624 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 16,294 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 17 May 2008 16,071 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 15,777 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 15,429 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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N676 HKH is a 1996 Honda CB500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N676 HKH, 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 N676 HKH registered?

N676 HKH is a 1996 Honda CB500, first registered on 3 May 1996.

Is N676 HKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N676 HKH shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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