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N979 BNP

1995 Honda CB500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

39,931 mi
Last recorded39,931 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 1995 Honda CB50035,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN979 BNP
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 39,931 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front Tyre TD = 2.00mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 39,924 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Drive chain fouling another component Drive Chain fouling the Centre Stand (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front Tyre TD =2.00mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear suspension bush has slight free play Swing Arm Bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 35,757 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 29,134 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 26,645 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 24,426 miles

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

nail in rear tyre advised to check depth.

Pass 15 Apr 2010 24,254 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 24,254 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 27 Oct 2008 23,789 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 23,789 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 22,298 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2006 20,429 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 20,429 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 20,094 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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N979 BNP is a 1995 Honda CB500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1995 Honda CB500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 35,004 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 N979 BNP, 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 31 years old, this Honda CB500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N979 BNP registered?

N979 BNP is a 1995 Honda CB500, first registered on 5 December 1995.

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