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N833 HLH

1996 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

2,849 mi
Last recorded2,849 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 Honda CB50033,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN833 HLH
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2013 2,849 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 2 Feb 2013 2,849 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 21 Jan 2012 2,841 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 2,841 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 20 Jan 2012 2,841 miles

Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2011 90,923 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 76,318 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 76,318 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 62,442 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 51,595 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 8 Feb 2008 51,595 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 36,809 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
Full Honda CB500 reliability report

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N833 HLH is a 1996 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N833 HLH, 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 N833 HLH registered?

N833 HLH is a 1996 Honda CB500, first registered on 8 February 1996.

Is N833 HLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N833 HLH shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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