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N74 MTY

1996 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,960 mi
Last recorded29,960 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2015
Typical for 1996 Honda CB50033,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN74 MTY
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2015 29,960 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2015 29,960 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2014 29,843 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

right hand fork slightly damp with oil

Pass 23 Jul 2014 29,843 miles

right hand fork slightly damp with oil

Pass 30 May 2013 28,863 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 26,346 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 24,698 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 24,661 miles

Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 1 Jul 2005 28,135 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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N74 MTY is a 1996 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N74 MTY, 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 N74 MTY registered?

N74 MTY is a 1996 Honda CB500, first registered on 24 May 1996.

Is N74 MTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N74 MTY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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