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N993 JPV

1995 Honda CB500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2024
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

66,663 mi
Last recorded66,663 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 1995 Honda CB50035,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN993 JPV
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 66,663 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 66,663 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 65,433 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 65,428 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2021 64,970 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 63,865 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 62,068 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 61,968 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front front wheel bearings not tested due to excessive front brake bind

Pass 12 Sep 2018 58,521 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 57,698 miles

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 54,902 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear suspension slightly corroded swingarm (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 52,181 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 49,728 miles

front tyre is slightly perished

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

clucth cable is slightly frayed

Pass 1 Oct 2013 48,230 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 46,173 miles

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 43,741 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

right hand footpeg slightly damaged

Pass 21 Sep 2010 42,665 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

o/s footrest slightly damaged

Pass 25 Sep 2009 41,203 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

o/s footpeg slightly damaged

Pass 22 Sep 2008 39,394 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 37,475 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 35,445 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 33,706 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
Full Honda CB500 reliability report

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N993 JPV is a 1995 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 N993 JPV, 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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N993 JPV is a 1995 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 October 1995.

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