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N728 ARW

1996 Honda CB500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

81,070 mi
Last recorded81,070 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 1996 Honda CB50033,174 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN728 ARW
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 81,070 miles

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Gear lever bent but can still be operated

Vehicle has slight damage to body work

oil leaking around filter

Fail 13 Apr 2019 81,070 miles

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Gear lever bent but can still be operated

Stop lamp not working on application of rear brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle has slight damage to body work

oil leaking around filter

Pass 11 Apr 2018 70,852 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2018 70,852 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 65,178 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 59,200 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 48,825 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 47,297 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 20 Jun 2013 47,297 miles

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 46,286 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 45,039 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 45,039 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 39,709 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 30,917 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 32,772 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 27,508 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 23,364 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 23,364 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2005 18,921 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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N728 ARW is a 1996 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 N728 ARW, 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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N728 ARW is a 1996 Honda CB500, first registered on 14 June 1996.

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