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N960 HBY

1996 Honda CB500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

51,341 mi
Last recorded51,341 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 1996 Honda CB50033,174 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN960 HBY
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 51,341 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 51,069 miles

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

Nearside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Offside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 May 2015 49,867 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 49,855 miles

Rear suspension component excessively corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 48,605 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 48,598 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 46,953 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Slight binding on front brake at time of test

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 43,308 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 34,173 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 28,083 miles

Nearside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Nearside Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Rear suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension.

Pass 18 Sep 2008 26,373 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 24,253 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 22,236 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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N960 HBY is a 1996 Honda CB500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 N960 HBY, 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 N960 HBY registered?

N960 HBY is a 1996 Honda CB500, first registered on 9 April 1996.

Is N960 HBY safe to buy?

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