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N863 FOY

1995 Honda CB500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

60,892 mi
Last recorded60,892 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Honda CB50035,004 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN863 FOY
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 60,892 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 59,668 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2025 59,668 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 58,521 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 58,446 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 58,446 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2016 58,190 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 58,181 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 57,526 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 55,733 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 55,733 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 55,004 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 53,716 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 53,044 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 53,044 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 52,707 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 46,155 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
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N863 FOY is a 1995 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 N863 FOY, 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 N863 FOY registered?

N863 FOY is a 1995 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 December 1995.

Is N863 FOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N863 FOY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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