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N710 HTE

1995 Honda CB500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,897 mi
Last recorded44,897 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 1995 Honda CB50035,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN710 HTE
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 44,897 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Oct 2023 41,298 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 40,473 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 39,129 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 38,041 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 37,687 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 35,677 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 33,466 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 33,466 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 29,677 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2015 26,341 miles

Centre Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 20 May 2015 26,341 miles

Centre Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Offside Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 31 May 2014 22,188 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 22,188 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 19,957 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 19,028 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2011 19,024 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 18,541 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 7 Nov 2009 18,536 miles

Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 16,148 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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N710 HTE is a 1995 Honda CB500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1995 Honda CB500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 35,004 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 N710 HTE, 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 31 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 N710 HTE registered?

N710 HTE is a 1995 Honda CB500, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N710 HTE safe to buy?

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