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N754 DTS

1996 Honda CB500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

36,066 mi
Last recorded36,066 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Honda CB50033,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN754 DTS
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2012 36,066 miles

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Brake component has an inadequate repair (3.1.5)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

sidestand return spring weak

very slight travel in rear brake pedal

Pass 28 Sep 2012 36,066 miles

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

sidestand return spring weak

very slight travel in rear brake pedal

Pass 22 Sep 2011 35,580 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 34,659 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 32,633 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 29,197 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 29,169 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Rear suspension component excessively corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 28,195 miles

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

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 26,940 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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N754 DTS is a 1996 Honda CB500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N754 DTS, 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 N754 DTS registered?

N754 DTS is a 1996 Honda CB500, first registered on 15 March 1996.

Is N754 DTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N754 DTS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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