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N923 YCH

1996 Honda CB500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

90,661 mi
Last recorded90,661 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda CB50033,174 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN923 YCH
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 90,661 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 89,654 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2024 89,603 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Headlight aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure Front headlight unit loose (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort Rear brake fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 88,286 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 87,059 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 87,045 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 86,680 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

frame corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2019 84,220 miles

frame coroded

Pass 20 Aug 2018 81,729 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 79,912 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 75,669 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 72,606 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 68,564 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 63,897 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2013 63,897 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 60,734 miles

cuts in rear tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2011 56,885 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2011 56,885 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 53,370 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 50,979 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2009 50,979 miles

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

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 49,325 miles

Front position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2007 46,771 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 46,771 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 43,596 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)

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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N923 YCH is a 1996 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 N923 YCH, 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 N923 YCH registered?

N923 YCH is a 1996 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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