MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
58,452 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Damp around left hand fork seal
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
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))
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))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear tyre uneven wear
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
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
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)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
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)
Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
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)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
How Reliable is the Honda CB500?
Based on 77,271 MOT tests across 7,190 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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N968 XTV is a 1996 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 April 1996.
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