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N733 TPD

1996 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

23,284 mi
Last recorded23,284 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda CB50033,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN733 TPD
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 23,284 miles

Front brake lever bent

Pass 26 Sep 2024 23,248 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 23,154 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 22,046 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 22,046 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly Running too fast (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 21,847 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 21,690 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 21,689 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Bike does not idle or run smooth - Dangerous

Pass 6 Dec 2018 21,618 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 21,594 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 21,229 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 21,202 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil both forks (2.3.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 21,170 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 21,159 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 25 May 2015 21,104 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 21,086 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 21,038 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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N733 TPD is a 1996 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 N733 TPD, 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 N733 TPD registered?

N733 TPD is a 1996 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 March 1996.

Is N733 TPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N733 TPD shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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