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N948 NGH

1996 Honda CB500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

24,143 mi
Last recorded24,143 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2015
Typical for 1996 Honda CB50033,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN948 NGH
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2015 24,143 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 24,143 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 24,138 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 24,136 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 23,991 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 23,811 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 23,565 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 23,295 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 22,997 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 22,191 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 21,548 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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N948 NGH 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 90.9%.

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 N948 NGH, 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

How do I check the history of N948 NGH?

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What year was N948 NGH registered?

N948 NGH is a 1996 Honda CB500, first registered on 24 May 1996.

Is N948 NGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N948 NGH shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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