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N840 SRY

1996 Honda CB500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,047 mi
Last recorded39,047 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 1996 Honda CB50033,174 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN840 SRY
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 39,047 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 35,597 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 35,275 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 34,157 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 29,158 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 26,393 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 24,959 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 24,958 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 24,842 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 24,842 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 24,777 miles

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2006 24,777 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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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N840 SRY is a 1996 Honda CB500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N840 SRY, 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 N840 SRY registered?

N840 SRY is a 1996 Honda CB500, first registered on 4 May 1996.

Is N840 SRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N840 SRY shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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