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FSU 983

1996 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

20,127 mi
Last recorded20,127 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda CB50033,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFSU 983
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 20,127 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 19,737 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy exhaust not standard (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 19,300 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy exhaust not standard (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 19,300 miles

Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Exhaust noisy exhaust not standard (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 18,348 miles

Front mudguard damaged

Pass 12 Jan 2022 17,004 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 17,004 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2021 15,913 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2021 15,913 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 14,210 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 14,210 miles

Front Wheel excessively damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Wheel excessively distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 13,197 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 12,668 miles

Nearside Front Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 49,451 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 49,219 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 48,458 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 48,331 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 47,470 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 47,470 miles

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 46,913 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 46,080 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 45,140 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2009 419 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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FSU 983 is a 1996 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FSU 983, 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 FSU 983 registered?

FSU 983 is a 1996 Honda CB500, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is FSU 983 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FSU 983 shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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