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N766 YEW

1996 Honda CB500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

27,629 mi
Last recorded27,629 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda CB50033,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN766 YEW
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2025 27,629 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 26,448 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 25,438 miles

Pillion seat with no pillion footrests but pillion grab rail accessible.

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 11 May 2022 24,458 miles

Pillion seat with no pillion footrests but pillion grab rail accessible.

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 13 May 2021 22,547 miles

Pillion seat with no pillion footrests but pillion grab rail accessible.

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 12 May 2020 20,179 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pillion seat with no pillion footrests but pillion grab rail accessible.

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2020 20,179 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pillion seat with no pillion footrests but pillion grab rail accessible.

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 19,933 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 17,385 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 17,342 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 17,122 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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N766 YEW is a 1996 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N766 YEW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N766 YEW registered?

N766 YEW is a 1996 Honda CB500, first registered on 25 June 1996.

Is N766 YEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N766 YEW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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