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N953 NNR

1995 Honda CB500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,725 mi
Last recorded29,725 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Honda CB50035,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN953 NNR
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2026 29,725 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 6 Apr 2026 29,725 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 29,618 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 29,618 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 29,469 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 29,319 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 29,319 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 28,991 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2021 28,991 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 28,925 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 28,921 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 28,673 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 28,470 miles

Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort slightly sticking (3.3.A1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 28,383 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 28,383 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 27,920 miles

Front shock absorbers have covers fitted , not allowing inspection of seals.

Pass 12 Sep 2014 26,921 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 24,722 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 24,704 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2011 24,066 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 23,459 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 23,201 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 22,849 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))

Rear Decelerometer brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (verified by road test) (3.3.E1e)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 20,583 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
Full Honda CB500 reliability report

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N953 NNR is a 1995 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 N953 NNR, 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 N953 NNR registered?

N953 NNR is a 1995 Honda CB500, first registered on 23 August 1995.

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