1996 Honda CB500 0.5L Petrol · N550 BTJ
1996 Honda CB500 (0.5L, petrol). First registered 21 May 1996. Recorded mileage 68,761 miles. MOT expired on 09 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CB500
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,761 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N550 BTJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/03/2024
- 68,761 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N550 BTJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Honda Cb500 (N550 BTJ) between April 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 March 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))”; “Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
N550 BTJ Mileage History
- 06/04/202267,412 mi
- 06/04/202267,412 mi
- 11/04/202368,240 mi+828 mi
- 22/03/202468,761 mi+521 mi
Average of roughly 688 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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