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N937 DKJ

1996 Honda CB500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

31,345 mi
Last recorded31,345 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2012
Typical for 1996 Honda CB50033,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN937 DKJ
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2012 31,345 miles

chain guard missing

Pass 16 Jun 2011 29,889 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 29,045 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 28,249 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2009 28,249 miles

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 27,361 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 27,356 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

front tyre flat

Pass 20 Jun 2007 26,449 miles

front brake starting to bind

Pass 28 Jun 2006 25,729 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 24,828 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2005 24,822 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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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N937 DKJ is a 1996 Honda CB500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N937 DKJ, 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 N937 DKJ registered?

N937 DKJ is a 1996 Honda CB500, first registered on 10 May 1996.

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