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N973 HLT

1996 Honda CB500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

42,740 mi
Last recorded42,740 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 1996 Honda CB50033,174 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN973 HLT
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 42,740 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2024 42,682 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 42,370 miles

Front Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 May 2020 42,337 miles

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

Front Tyre has slight perishing

Rear Has slight perishing

Fail 29 Apr 2020 42,337 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Tyre has slight perishing

Rear Has slight perishing

Pass 12 Mar 2019 41,426 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 37,324 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2017 37,319 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working half full with water (1.5.1c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 36,917 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 35,282 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 31,886 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 30,285 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 30,078 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2009 28,962 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 28,962 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front position lamp does not face the front (1.1.1d)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 27,317 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 27,317 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2007 24,135 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 21,201 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 21,201 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2006 19,677 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 19,677 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

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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N973 HLT is a 1996 Honda CB500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 N973 HLT, 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 N973 HLT registered?

N973 HLT is a 1996 Honda CB500, first registered on 22 April 1996.

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