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N869 OYU

1996 Honda CB500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

48,601 mi
Last recorded48,601 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda CB50033,174 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN869 OYU
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 48,601 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 48,532 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 48,286 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 47,922 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 47,559 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 47,019 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 45,805 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 40,770 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 38,061 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 37,996 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 35,740 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 33,606 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 31,827 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2006 29,837 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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N869 OYU is a 1996 Honda CB500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 N869 OYU, 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 N869 OYU registered?

N869 OYU is a 1996 Honda CB500, first registered on 15 March 1996.

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The MOT history for N869 OYU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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