MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
42,740 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Tyre has slight perishing
Rear Has slight perishing
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
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
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)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
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)
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))
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))
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.
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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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