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N904 EBK

1995 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

55,133 mi
Last recorded55,133 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2021
Typical for 1995 Honda CB50035,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN904 EBK
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2021 55,133 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2019 54,670 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 43,094 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 43,070 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 42,692 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 41,817 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 50,934 miles

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 50,934 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 39,533 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 49,525 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 36,835 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 34,097 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 31,279 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 29,212 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 3,587 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 38,646 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Chain guard incomplete (6.2.1c)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 25,861 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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N904 EBK is a 1995 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 N904 EBK, 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 N904 EBK registered?

N904 EBK is a 1995 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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