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N711 KAH

1996 Honda CB500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,415 mi
Last recorded27,415 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda CB50033,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN711 KAH
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 27,415 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2025 27,409 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 26,655 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 23,997 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2018 23,528 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 22,898 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2017 22,867 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 21,413 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 21,413 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 19,646 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 16,839 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 14,190 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 9,968 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 4,534 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 2,673 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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N711 KAH is a 1996 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N711 KAH, 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 N711 KAH registered?

N711 KAH is a 1996 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 April 1996.

Is N711 KAH safe to buy?

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