MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
32,523 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Direction indicator not working REMAINS ON NO FLASH (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls SWITCH MISSING (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected accelerates right lock, throttel sticking (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
How Reliable is the Honda CB500?
Based on 77,271 MOT tests across 7,190 vehicles.
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N851 EKL is a 1996 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 N851 EKL, 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 N851 EKL registered?
N851 EKL is a 1996 Honda CB500, first registered on 3 July 1996.
Is N851 EKL safe to buy?
The MOT history for N851 EKL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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