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N968 XTV

1996 Honda CB500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

58,452 mi
Last recorded58,452 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda CB50033,174 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN968 XTV
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2026 58,452 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre fouling another component mudguard (5.2.3 (f))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail chain links seized (6.1.7 (k) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected Throttle not retuning when released (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Road spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 57,265 miles

Damp around left hand fork seal

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 56,645 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 55,757 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 55,755 miles

Front Brake excessively binding disc rubbing on caliper carrier (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 54,866 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 54,160 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear tyre uneven wear

Fail 23 Sep 2020 54,159 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear tyre uneven wear

Pass 27 Jul 2019 52,378 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2019 52,373 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 49,397 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 47,247 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 47,231 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 42,516 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 40,208 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 21 Mar 2013 40,208 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 34,593 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 34,539 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 28,868 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 28,845 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 26,368 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2007 23,631 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 22,974 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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N968 XTV is a 1996 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 N968 XTV, 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 N968 XTV registered?

N968 XTV is a 1996 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 April 1996.

Is N968 XTV safe to buy?

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