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N830 WRR

1995 Honda CB500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,441 mi
Last recorded89,441 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 1995 Honda CB50035,004 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN830 WRR
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 89,441 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 89,441 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 78,615 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 63,153 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 62,853 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Front Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 46,315 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 35,501 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 35,501 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 30,836 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 29,987 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 29,983 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2008 28,607 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 28,122 miles

front tyre is perished.

Fail 18 Aug 2007 28,122 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2005 28,109 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 28,107 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

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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N830 WRR is a 1995 Honda CB500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N830 WRR, 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.

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What year was N830 WRR registered?

N830 WRR is a 1995 Honda CB500, first registered on 8 November 1995.

Is N830 WRR safe to buy?

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