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P305 NRO

1996 Honda CB500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

19,399 mi
Last recorded19,399 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2014
Typical for 1996 Honda CB50033,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP305 NRO
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2014 19,399 miles

lower exhaust bolt missing

Fail 3 Mar 2014 19,397 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

lower exhaust bolt missing

Pass 19 Sep 2012 13,320 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 17 Aug 2011 7,479 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 9 Jun 2010 7,450 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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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P305 NRO is a 1996 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P305 NRO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P305 NRO registered?

P305 NRO is a 1996 Honda CB500, first registered on 7 August 1996.

Is P305 NRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P305 NRO shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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