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N961 GLD

1996 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,321 mi
Last recorded25,321 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda CB50033,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN961 GLD
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 24 Apr 2026 25,321 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 22,080 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 20,977 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 20,468 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak from offside header (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 19,435 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 19,174 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 17,969 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 22 May 2014 15,073 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 14,649 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 14,668 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2010 14,650 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 14,600 miles

10psi in front + rear tyres, inflated to 32

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 11,233 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 10,904 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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N961 GLD is a 1996 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N961 GLD, 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

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What year was N961 GLD registered?

N961 GLD is a 1996 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is N961 GLD safe to buy?

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