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N775 GVX

1996 Honda CB500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,182 mi
Last recorded97,182 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2007
Typical for 1996 Honda CB50033,174 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN775 GVX
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2007 97,182 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 97,037 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 91,751 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 91,739 miles

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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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N775 GVX is a 1996 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N775 GVX, 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 N775 GVX registered?

N775 GVX is a 1996 Honda CB500, first registered on 23 May 1996.

Is N775 GVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N775 GVX shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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