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N719 BWC

1995 Honda CB500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,584 mi
Last recorded96,584 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 1995 Honda CB50035,004 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN719 BWC
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 96,584 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 96,007 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 95,988 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 91,833 miles

speedometer drive not fitted correctly

Fail 27 Jan 2015 91,833 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

speedometer drive not fitted correctly

Fail 26 Sep 2013 83,121 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 83,121 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 73,414 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 69,422 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 68,590 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 65,735 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 63,224 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 58,555 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 55,546 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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N719 BWC is a 1995 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 N719 BWC, 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.

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What year was N719 BWC registered?

N719 BWC is a 1995 Honda CB500, first registered on 24 October 1995.

Is N719 BWC safe to buy?

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