CarVerify

Free Car Check

N848 GHG

1996 Honda CB500

Green Petrol 499cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

30,980 mi
Last recorded30,980 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2017
Typical for 1996 Honda CB50033,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN848 GHG
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2017 30,980 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 30,912 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 30,321 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 29,250 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 28,098 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 24,663 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 24,635 miles

Front Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 23,448 miles

Handlebars bent, but not affecting control.

Pass 4 Apr 2008 21,122 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 20,419 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 19,360 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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N848 GHG 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 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N848 GHG, 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

How do I check the history of N848 GHG?

You can check the full history of N848 GHG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N848 GHG registered?

N848 GHG is a 1996 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 March 1996.

Is N848 GHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N848 GHG shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N848 GHG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N848 GHG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.