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N705 KCV

1996 Honda CB500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

46,006 mi
Last recorded46,006 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Honda CB50033,174 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN705 KCV
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2013 46,006 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 42,768 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 42,749 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 32,766 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 31,342 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 30,432 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

advise clutch cable worn at engine connection

Fail 9 May 2009 30,432 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

advise clutch cable worn at engine connection

Pass 10 May 2008 29,459 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 28,232 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 28,232 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 26,543 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
Full Honda CB500 reliability report

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N705 KCV is a 1996 Honda CB500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N705 KCV, 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 N705 KCV registered?

N705 KCV is a 1996 Honda CB500, first registered on 27 April 1996.

Is N705 KCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N705 KCV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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