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N746 BVW

1995 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,146 mi
Last recorded25,146 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 1995 Honda CB50035,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN746 BVW
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 25,146 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 24,678 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 23,994 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Tyre has a slight perishing caused by separation or partial failure of its structure

Rear Tyre has a slight perishing caused by separation or partial failure of its structure

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 23,994 miles

Central Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Tyre has a slight perishing caused by separation or partial failure of its structure

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre has a slight perishing caused by separation or partial failure of its structure

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 22,867 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 21,925 miles

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2015 21,925 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2014 20,879 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 19,694 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 18,449 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 17,077 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 15,856 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 15,766 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 15,766 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 15,382 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 15,382 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

slight oil leak from left hand fork seal

spring link fitted to drive chain instead of †rivet link

no side stand cutout switch

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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N746 BVW is a 1995 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 N746 BVW, 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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N746 BVW is a 1995 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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