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N984 LUS

1996 Honda CB500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,272 mi
Last recorded30,272 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2015
Typical for 1996 Honda CB50033,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN984 LUS
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2015 30,272 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 24,731 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 21,300 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 20,531 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 20,531 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 19,014 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 16,637 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Fail 18 Aug 2009 16,533 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 14,976 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 14,976 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2007 14,237 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 13,763 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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N984 LUS is a 1996 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N984 LUS, 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 N984 LUS registered?

N984 LUS is a 1996 Honda CB500, first registered on 5 January 1996.

Is N984 LUS safe to buy?

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