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N753 BSX

1995 Honda CB500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

20,194 mi
Last recorded20,194 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Honda CB50035,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN753 BSX
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 20,194 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 19,787 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 19,452 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 19,456 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 18,738 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged RUBBER VALVE STARTING TO PERISH (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged RUBBER VALVE STARTING TO PERISH (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 17,776 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 17,629 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 16,943 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Right hand switch loose

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Pass 30 May 2015 16,072 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 16,072 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 31 May 2014 15,168 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 May 2014 15,161 miles

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2012

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 23 Feb 2012 14,195 miles

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 14,112 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 14,087 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 14,056 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 14,056 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 18 Feb 2006 14,046 miles

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

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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N753 BSX is a 1995 Honda CB500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 N753 BSX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N753 BSX registered?

N753 BSX is a 1995 Honda CB500, first registered on 28 August 1995.

Is N753 BSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N753 BSX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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