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N98 AFS

1995 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

57,762 mi
Last recorded57,762 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 1995 Honda CB50035,004 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN98 AFS
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 57,762 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 57,289 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 55,669 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 54,253 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 52,065 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 51,140 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 47,317 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 43,070 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 43,047 miles

Rear Brake locking device missing rear reaction arm loose/split-pin missing (3.2.A1e)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 39,680 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 38,195 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 38,195 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 37,545 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 37,098 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 36,576 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 36,059 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 35,629 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 35,193 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 35,171 miles

Centre Front Upper Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

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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N98 AFS is a 1995 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N98 AFS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N98 AFS registered?

N98 AFS is a 1995 Honda CB500, first registered on 10 October 1995.

Is N98 AFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N98 AFS shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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