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N677 AEF

1996 Honda CB500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

35,342 mi
Last recorded35,342 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 1996 Honda CB50033,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN677 AEF
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2015 35,342 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 31,954 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 31,954 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 31,130 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 30,371 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Fail 6 Oct 2012 30,369 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 27,165 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 27,165 miles

Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 20,935 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 13 Aug 2010 20,935 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front suspension has severe distortion of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.3.8)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 18,166 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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N677 AEF is a 1996 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N677 AEF, 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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N677 AEF is a 1996 Honda CB500, first registered on 27 June 1996.

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